Nigeria: Thousands Benefit From Free Healthcare in Plateau

Abuja — ABOUT 7 500 students of Plateau State Polytechnic and other residents of Heipang community in Barkin Ladi are set to benefit from free healthcare services following the launch of a medical outreach project in the local government area.

Minor and major surgeries will also be carried out on patients while ailments like malaria, typhoid, hepatitis, diabetes, ulcer, pneumonia, sexually transmitted illnesses will be treated for free and HIV/AIDS counseling and testing offered during the five-day exercise that is underway.

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