The National Youth Service Corps in Jigawa State has provided free healthcare services to 757 patients during a one-day outreach programme held at the Chamo Primary Health Care Centre in Dutse.
The exercise, organised under the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers by the scheme’s Community Development Service, focused on vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and the elderly, who received diagnosis, treatment, and free medication.
Speaking at the event, the NYSC State Coordinator, Bala Muhammad, described the initiative as “a practical demonstration of the NYSC’s mandate to impact rural communities.”
He called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, health institutions, and corps members to sustain similar interventions, while commending the medical team for their commitment.
“Their dedication shows youth service remains a vital tool for national development,” he said, noting that NYSC medical corps members treated various ailments, including malaria and hypertension.
He added that the outreach also included health education sessions aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and hygiene practices.
“The free drugs were made possible by contributions from Ringim General Hospital, Prof. Isa Chamo, Commissioner for Higher Education, Engr. Nura, Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, and Muttaka Namadi, Commissioner for Agriculture,” he said.
Community leaders and health officials praised the initiative, describing it as impactful and calling for its continuation and expansion to other rural areas.
