No fewer than 94 Nigerians benefitted from 160 different surgical operations conducted at the National Hospital Abuja by the Sekinah Medical Outreach (SMO), an Islamic charity organisation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the six-day surgical operations, which began on Feb. 15, were carried out in collaboration with Medics Across Continents (MAC).
The Chairman of SMO, Dr Salman Yusuf, while speaking at a ceremony to mark the end of the exercise, reiterated the commitment of the organisation to providing compassionate care to the less privileged.
He stated that the organisation’s mission is based on the belief that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of socio-economic background.
Yusuf added that the initiative aligned with the Islamic value of indiscriminate mercy, emphasising that all lives must be cared for.
The Chairman noted that Sekinah Medical Outreach had been providing free medical services to underserved communities in Nigeria since its inception.
“Over the years, we have treated over 13,000 individuals and invested more than N150 million in life-saving interventions.
“With a mission rooted in compassion, we focus on offering healthcare to those who need it most, especially in low-resource areas,” he said.
He highlighted the invaluable contribution of MAC experts, who shared their skills and knowledge with the team during the six-day outreach.
He stated: “This knowledge transfer has strengthened our capacity and fostered a spirit of collaboration and mutual learning.
“I am pleased to report that our combined team, supported by the National Hospital Abuja, successfully treated 94 patients with over 100 surgical interventions.”
He noted that most of the procedures were minimally invasive and included surgeries performed for the first time in the hospital’s history.
Prof. Matin Sheriff, Chairman of MAC-UK, appreciated the opportunity to carry out various surgical operations on Nigerians.
He explained that MAC was established in 2016, with a mission to save lives through quality medical interventions.
Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of National Hospital, said the success of the surgeries resulted from the dedicated efforts of the UK medical team.
He commended the team for donating some of the equipment used during the operations to the National Hospital Abuja.
He emphasised that the over 100 cases handled by the UK medical team were complex procedures, adding that Nigerians would always be grateful for their contribution. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
