The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has led a large-scale medical outreach and community health intervention as part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This was contained in a statement by the Press Secretary to the Wife of the Governor, Rabi Yusuf who said the exercise took place at the Emir of Gusau Palace.
Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal had also provided essential healthcare services to men, women, and children across the host communities.Addressing the participants, the Wife of the Governor explained that,
In line with her commitment to expanding access to medical care, the outreach featured free screenings, consultations and treatment for common illnesses including malaria, typhoid, hypertension, diabetes, and cholera. Beneficiaries also received expert referrals and complimentary medication.
She stressed that access to healthcare is a fundamental right and reiterated the commitment of her office to closing healthcare gaps in underserved communities and ensuring that every resident, regardless of age or gender, receives quality medical attention.Huriyya further appreciated the Association of Resident Doctors, Zamfara State Chapter, for their professionalism and partnership.
Earlier, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors in Zamfara State, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Dauran, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her consistent sponsorship of the outreach, recalling that last year’s event benefited more than 1,700 people.
In a goodwill message, the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, thanked the First Lady for prioritizing the needs of vulnerable groups and for extending the outreach to men as well.
The outreach forms part of a wider campaign promoting health, compassion and community service, and includes school-based sensitization, public advocacy activities, online safety workshops and grassroots engagement sessions.
Hajiya Huriyya encouraged residents to uphold good sanitation practices, emphasizing that a clean environment is key to preventing disease outbreaks. She thanked all partners and volunteers for their support and prayed for lasting peace and prosperity in Zamfara State.
