BATMEDICS Takes Free Medical Outreach to Kaduna, Treats 10,000 Beneficiaries
…3,000 Receive Eye Screening, 212 Undergo Surgeries as Pregnant Women Get Mama Kits
BATMEDICS, a humanitarian health initiative associated with Seyi Tinubu, has extended its free medical outreach to Kaduna State, reaching approximately 10,000 beneficiaries across seven locations with medical screening, treatment and surgical interventions.
The programme, conducted under the supervision of the Minister of Health and in collaboration with the Medical Directorate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), also provided Mama Kits to pregnant women as part of efforts to support maternal health and improve access to essential healthcare services.
According to a statement issued by BATMEDICS and signed by Petra Akinti Onyegbule, Director of Medical, Research and Communication, about 3,000 beneficiaries received eye screening, while 212 people underwent surgeries during the outreach.
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The initiative was designed to bring essential medical services closer to underserved communities, particularly residents who face financial and logistical challenges in accessing hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
The outreach also highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and timely treatment in reducing the burden of medical conditions among low-income households and other vulnerable groups.
Speaking on the intervention, the Director-General of BATMEDICS, Dr. Ojeje Onimisi, emphasised the need to move beyond medical diagnosis by ensuring that beneficiaries could access appropriate treatment and other essential health services.
He said the Kaduna outreach reflected the organisation’s commitment to improving healthcare access and extending humanitarian assistance to communities where the cost of treatment and limited access to medical facilities often constitute major barriers.
The statement further noted that the programme combined preventive healthcare services with treatment and surgical interventions to address the diverse medical needs of beneficiaries across the seven locations.
Petra Akinti Onyegbule said the scale of the outreach demonstrated the importance of taking healthcare services directly to communities rather than leaving residents to bear the cost and inconvenience of travelling long distances for medical attention.
“Medical outreach is not just about the number of people reached; it is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. By taking these services to seven locations in Kaduna, BATMEDICS has helped bring essential healthcare closer to thousands of people who need it,” she said.
Onyegbule added that the screening of 3,000 people and the surgical treatment of 212 beneficiaries underscored the importance of early detection and timely medical intervention.
She reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting initiatives that improve access to healthcare and promote the wellbeing of Nigerians.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the programme, describing the free medical services as timely assistance amid the rising cost of healthcare.
One of the beneficiaries, Amina Musa, said the eye screening enabled her to check her eyesight without the immediate financial burden associated with accessing such services at a medical facility.
“I am grateful that this programme came to our community. Many people need medical attention but cannot always afford to visit a hospital. Being screened here has given me the opportunity to know more about my eye health,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Ibrahim Sani, commended BATMEDICS for bringing medical personnel closer to residents, noting that financial constraints often force people to postpone necessary medical attention.
He expressed hope that similar interventions would be extended to more communities to enable additional residents to benefit from free healthcare services.
Similarly, Fatima Abdullahi called for the continuation of the initiative, stressing that regular medical checks and timely treatment could help residents identify health problems before they become more serious.
The Kaduna outreach forms part of BATMEDICS’ broader community-focused humanitarian efforts, which seek to improve access to essential medical services and provide support to vulnerable populations.
The organisation also emphasised the importance of sustained partnerships and continued humanitarian interventions in addressing healthcare gaps and ensuring that underserved communities receive the medical attention they need.
With approximately 10,000 beneficiaries reached, 3,000 eye screenings conducted and 212 surgeries performed, the Kaduna programme represents a significant medical intervention aimed at bringing healthcare services closer to residents in need.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 23rd, 2026
