APC launches free medical outreach across Taraba

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a statewide medical and surgical outreach across Taraba State, providing free healthcare services to thousands of residents as part of activities marking the 58th birthday of its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe.

The initiative, which commenced on Monday under the party’s Renewed Hope agenda, is designed to expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities in the state’s three senatorial districts.

The organisers said the programme reflects the party’s commitment to translating its policy agenda into practical social interventions that improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

Our correspondent reports that the first phase of the outreach began on Monday at the First Referral Hospital, Sunkani, in Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba North Senatorial District.

According to the organisers, the exercise will run until August 7, 2026, offering five consecutive days of free medical consultations, surgeries and other essential healthcare services.

The organisers also informed that the official flag-off ceremony is scheduled to hold on August 8, 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo.

“The outreach is to provides a comprehensive package of healthcare services, including free medical consultations, health screening, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, the provision of medicines, wound care, emergency medical support, patient counselling, health education, and both free and subsidised surgical procedures.

“To ensure broad coverage and equitable access, our medical teams have been deployed to designated health facilities across the state’s three senatorial districts; In the Southern Senatorial District, services are available at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, and the General Hospital, Takum.

“Residents of the Central Senatorial District are being attended to at the General Hospital, Bali, and the General Hospital, Gembu, while In the Northern Senatorial District, healthcare services are being delivered at the General Hospital, Bambur, in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, and the First Referral Hospital, Sunkani, in Ardo Kola Local Government Area.

“This programme is being implemented in collaboration with the Taraba State Ministry of Health and the Libertad Health Foundation, a partnership aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery while easing the financial burden of medical treatment on residents”. The organisers stated.