The Dahiru Bara’u Mangal Foundation has expanded its free healthcare intervention to include surgical operations for fibroids and appendicitis, targeting 2,800 beneficiaries.

The foundation also said that more than 10,200 people had benefited from its free healthcare services across Katsina State in 2026.

Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s Board of Trustees (BoT), disclosed this on Saturday at the commencement of its last-quarter medical intervention exercise.

He said the intervention was aimed at improving access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable and less privileged persons who could not afford the cost of medical treatment.

According to him, the latest exercise was the third medical outreach organised by the foundation in 2026, with more than 2,800 patients expected to benefit.

Mr Kabir explained that the surgical intervention covered patients suffering from fibroids, appendicitis, hernia and hydrocele, among other medical conditions.

He said patients were being screened to determine their health challenges and identify those requiring surgical operations or other forms of medical attention.

According to him, beneficiaries requiring surgery would undergo the procedures free of charge, while others would receive medications and professional medical advice.

He stressed that the foundation had not imposed a limit on the number of patients to be screened, adding that everyone who presented for medical attention would be assessed.

Mr Kabir said the programme was open to all Nigerians, irrespective of their state of origin, emphasising that no beneficiary would be required to pay for the services.

He said the intervention was fully sponsored by the foundation’s founder, Alhaji Dahiru Bara’u-Mangal, as part of his commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society.

On eye care, Mr Kabir said the foundation had also provided free eye examinations, surgical operations, prescription glasses and medications to people with various eye-related conditions.

He explained that the eye care intervention was designed to assist people experiencing visual difficulties who could not afford the cost of treatment and corrective glasses.

The trustee disclosed that the foundation, established in 2018, had so far supported more than 33,507 people through its various humanitarian interventions.

“In 2026 alone, about 10,200 people have benefited from free healthcare services for different illnesses and medical conditions,” he said.

He added that the foundation’s activities extended beyond healthcare to include educational assistance and other humanitarian support for disadvantaged persons.

Mr Kabir acknowledged the support of the Katsina State Government, particularly in providing medical facilities and personnel to complement the foundation’s interventions.

Also speaking, Aliyu Ibrahim-Zakka, one of the medical personnel involved in the exercise, explained the screening procedures and assessment of patients requiring surgical interventions.

One of the beneficiaries, Rabi’atu Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to the foundation, saying the intervention had brought relief to her.

Another beneficiary, Hafsat Adamu, commended the initiative and urged wealthy individuals to emulate Mangal by supporting vulnerable members of society.

The beneficiaries prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Mangal and his family and urged him to sustain the humanitarian activities.

The latest medical outreach commenced at the General Hospital, Katsina, as part of the foundation’s periodic healthcare interventions.

(NAN)