Katsina govt conducts free eye surgeries for 1,000 residents
The Katsina government says it has conducted free eye surgeries for no fewer than 1,000 less-privileged patients, through support from the Darrul Imara Charity Foundation and Endowment, Kano.
This was disclosed in a statement in Katsina on Sunday, in which the exercise was described as the second phase.
The exercise was carried out at the Old Market Eye Hospital in Katsina from February 7 to 11, 2026.
“All medical procedures were completed successfully without any complications. However, the commissioner for health, Hamza Suleiman-Funtua, has received a complaint on social media, in which an individual alleged that some hospital staff engaged in inappropriate conduct during the exercise.
“In response, the ministry had established an investigative committee under the leadership of the permanent secretary, Dr Lawal Aliyu-Rabe, to conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action.”
It said that the ministry assured the public that the investigation would be conducted with fairness and transparency.
According to the statement, all necessary measures will be taken to protect the ministry’s integrity and ensure the provision of quality healthcare services in the state.
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