The Anglican Diocese of Kaduna, led by Archbishop Timothy Yahaya, recently organised a medical outreach programme that provided free medical services to thousands of people in need.
The programme, held in collaboration with medical professionals and volunteers, aimed to reach underserved communities and provide assistance to those who cannot afford medical care.
Archbishop Yahaya expressed his joy in being able to touch the lives of people through this outreach program. He emphasized that the church has a responsibility to give back to society and help those who are unable to help themselves.
The programme was attended by medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists, who volunteered their time and expertise to provide medical care to those in need.
Meeting the Needs of the People
During the outreach program, the medical team attended to patients with various health challenges, including surgeries, and provided them with free medical care.
Adekunle Alao, the Chief Medical Director, noted that the program has been ongoing since 2003, to assist the poor in society. He expressed gratitude to the Archbishop for his enthusiasm in helping the poor and thanked the volunteers and donors who made the program possible.
Archbishop Yahaya called on other religious bodies and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the church’s example and provide support to those in need. He also urged the government to take its responsibility to provide healthcare to the people seriously, noting that a healthy society is a productive society. He emphasized the need for the government to improve the welfare of healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, who are leaving the country in search of better opportunities.
One of the beneficiaries of the programme was Mrs. Michael, whose child suffered from a severe toothache due to gum decay. She expressed her gratitude to the church for its support, noting that the medical intervention provided by the mission saved her child’s tooth and relieved them of the financial burden of medical care.
The programme has brought hope and relief to thousands of people who cannot afford medical care, serving as a model for other religious bodies and organizations to follow.
As Archbishop Yahaya noted, “Let’s work towards the health of our people, and work towards the health of Nigeria as a whole, and this will bring greater productivity in our economic life, political life, and others.”
