Women medical professionals and pharmacists in Plateau State have launched a humanitarian outreach to support victims of recent violent attacks, providing free medical services and welfare assistance to affected communities.
The initiative, led by the Plateau State chapters of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) and the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs), began with a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Bassa Local Government Area, Dr. Joshua Sunday Riti, before the team proceeded to Kimakpa community where residents had gathered in anticipation of medical relief.
Speaking with The PUNCH in Jos on Sunday, the state President of MWAN, Dr. Nana Emeribe, said the outreach had so far provided medical care to over 182 adults and dewormed more than 120 children between the ages of one and 10.
“We are here in our numbers to offer specialist care and services to victims of the recent attacks on Kimakpa community,” she said. “So far, we’ve treated over 182 adult patients and dewormed more than 120 children. We have also distributed over 200 sanitary pads to young girls and women of reproductive age.”
Emeribe added that medications were provided for a wide range of medical conditions, while welfare items, including food and clothing, were also distributed to members of the affected community.
She expressed deep concern over the repeated attacks on innocent citizens in rural areas and called for urgent improvements in healthcare infrastructure across the state. She also appealed to government at all levels to intensify efforts toward ending the violence.
“We are grateful to everyone who supported this outreach—both through financial contributions and physical presence. It is our hope that such gestures will continue until lasting peace and development return to these communities,” she added.
Also speaking, the Plateau State Chairperson of the Association of Lady Pharmacists, Dr. Lydia Ior, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration between her association and MWAN, noting that it had strengthened their ability to make meaningful impact.
She commiserated with the people of Kimakpa over the deadly attacks and prayed for peace and healing to return to the area and the entire state.
Our correspondent reports that the outreach specifically targeted vulnerable individuals affected by last month’s violent attacks on Kimakpa and Zike communities in Bassa LGA, during which 51 persons were killed, several others injured, and numerous homes and properties destroyed by gunmen.
