In line with our humanitarian principles and preferential option for the poor to support vulnerable communities, Caritas Nigeria conducted a medical outreach program in the Wuro-Jabbe community in Yola, Adamawa State. This initiative is part of the Integrated Solutions for Humanitarian Housing Aid Initiative, made possible through the support of the Citi Foundation project.
The outreach aimed to bring essential medical care closer to people living in villages and communities where access to medical care is limited or unavailable. The outreach provided free medical consultations, lab tests, and necessary medications to those who couldn’t afford them. Special attention was given to vulnerable groups like pregnant women, young children, and the elderly, who often struggle to access basic health services. The outreach also focused on early disease detection, offering lab screenings for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, and hepatitis B and C.
To also promote better health habits, the Team organized awareness sessions on personal hygiene, proper nutrition, safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), as well as basic first aid to help people handle common infections at home. A brief capacity – building session was organized to help the community members understand health risks and learn how to recognize early signs of illness. The session was to encourage the community to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions for their well-being. The medical outreach reached more than 257 individuals, including both adults and children.
Caritas Nigeria Delivers Free Medical Outreach in Adamawa
