Bursari Residents commends foundation for Free Medical Outreach



By Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu

The Residents of Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe state  have commended the Madakin Gudi Foundation for its free medical outreach across the state.  

The residents expressed their gratitude while speaking to journalists shortly after receiving free diagnosis, treatment, and medication in Dapchi, the headquarters of the local government council.  

Beneficiaries were provided with free services, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and other ailments. Each individual received medication tailored to their diagnosed health condition.  

Commenting on the initiative, Musa Malam Yaro, representing the Local Government Chairman, thanked the foundation for its efforts.  

Earlier, Project Coordinator Malam Hassan Kaku Hassan stated that the outreach has so far been conducted in 10 local government areas, covering all three senatorial zones of the state.  

He also used the opportunity to thank residents of the visited local government areas for their support and cooperation during the exercise.

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