The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has provided free medical services to more than 150 persons with disabilities (PWDs), including children, during a medical outreach held in Karonmajiji, Abuja.
The outreach, conducted on Thursday, December 18, was aimed at addressing pressing health challenges facing persons with disabilities and improving their overall wellbeing. Beneficiaries received medical attention for various health-threatening conditions.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Hon. Ayuba Gufwan Burki, represented by the Director of Social Integration, Mr. Lawrence Edelifo Idemudia, said the initiative was designed to support PWDs with essential healthcare services, noting that good health remains critical to productivity and quality of life.
He stressed that the Commission is deeply concerned about the health status of persons with disabilities and revealed plans to expand the initiative beyond the pilot phase. According to him, NCPWD is preparing to roll out a broader and more comprehensive medical programme that will accommodate a wider spectrum of persons with disabilities across the country.
Hon. Burki urged beneficiaries to cooperate fully with the medical team to ensure the success of the pilot programme for the collective benefit of PWDs.
On behalf of persons with disabilities in Abuja, the Sarkin Guragu of the FCT, Alhaji Muhammed Suleiman Katsina, commended the Commission for the initiative, describing it as another demonstration of NCPWD’s commitment to the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Similarly, the Chief of the Blind in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Alhaji Bala Jibrin, expressed appreciation to the Commission, noting that its proactive concern for the health of PWDs, even before illnesses arise, reflects genuine care and compassion for vulnerable groups in society.
The outreach was supervised by the Department of Social Integration of the Commission.
