From Sadiq Mohd Zaria
The Fatima Tajuddeen Abbas Foundation has embarked on a free eye care outreach program targeting 2,000 patients with various vision problems in Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna State.
The initiative, aimed at providing quality eye care services to underserved communities, kicked off with a team of experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists conducting comprehensive eye screenings and providing treatment for various eye conditions.
Speaking at the launch, the foundation's representative, Barrister Aminu Ramalan emphasized the importance of eye health and the need for regular eye examination.
He said the outreach being conducted at ABU Teaching Hospital, tudun wada Zaria will last for six days.
He said the founder, Hajiya Fatima Tajuddeen Abbas is so concern on the health status of the constituents especially women, children and the aged.
Ramalan added that the 2,000 patients screened for the exercise were vulnerable and downtrodden people, "which were mainly the concern of the founder."
"You know Hajiya Fatima, fondly called the Tauraruwar Iya is a woman with special heart that's is so concern with health status of the people, that's why she rolled out this program to cater for the less privileged and vulnerable persons in the society. Rayyan explained.
In his remarks, Council Chairman, Zaria local government area, Engineer Jamil Ahmad Muhammad JAGA said the outreach program will provide free eye screening, medication, prescribed glass and surgery for eligible patients.
He explained that beneficiaries were selected from all the 13 wards of the local government to ensure fairness.
Jaga said the six days exercise might be extended by the wife of the Speaker if the need arises.
Speaking on the conduct of the exercise, the head of the medical team, Dr.Kamilu Saleh assured that "Our team is committed to providing quality eye care services to the community. We will conduct thorough eye screenings, provide medication and perform surgeries where need be as directed by the Convener of the program, Wife of the Speaker House of Representatives, Hajiya Fatima Tajuddeen Abbas.
Dr. Saleh stated that the outreach is expected to benefit residents of Zaria and surrounding communities and urged those with vision problems to take advantage of the Hajiya Fatima's foundation free services to improve on their health status.
He informed that the foundation has also collaborated with medical team from the Republic of Turkey.
Beneficiaries of the program expressed their gratitude, with one recipient, Hajiya Fatima Umar, saying, "I'm so grateful for this initiative. I've been struggling with my vision for months, and this is a blessing. Thank you, Fatima Tajuddeen Abbas Foundation, for bringing this service to our community."
Another beneficiary, 12-year-old Ahmed Musa, said, "I couldn't see the blackboard clearly, but now I can. Thank you, doctor, for helping me."
"I've been living with cataract for years, and I couldn't afford surgery. This program is a lifesaver," said 65-year-old Mallam Ibrahim Ali.
"I brought my children for eye screening, and they were diagnosed with eye problems. We're grateful for the free treatment and medication," said Mrs. Zainab Suleiman.
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