As part of its end of year services, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 213 Operation Base Katsina, has said it will provide free medical treatment to over 1, 000 women and children.
Commanding officer of the Base, Group CaptHadi Ahmed, stated this in Makera village in Katsina local government area of the state during the flag-off of the free medical treatment.
He said the Air Force will provide medical service to Makera village in Katsina, which is the host community of 213 operation base.
The commanding officer said the free medical service to their host community was aimed at cementing the cordial relationship between their officers and the residents of Makera community.
He said the officers wanted to prove to their host community that they were not only trained to fight but were also concerned about their wellbeing.
Ahmed stated that 400 children were selected for special deworming as part of the exercise. He regretted that worms retarded the growth of children and their mental ability.
“Another set of 200 children have been selected for treatment of different types of ailments. The free medical treatment will cover 200 women that are currently suffering from different kind of diseases,” he said. (NAN)
