The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, on Sunday disbursed medical assistance worth N7. 9 million to various hospitals and pharmaceutical shops across the state.
The Commission’s Chairman, Malam Lawal Maidoki, said that the assistance was part of the state government’s monthly support to the commission to assist the less-privileged in the society.
“Every month the state government supports the commission with N31.5 million to assist the needy in the area of medical, shelter, food and disaster, among others to improve their living standard.
“As such this month as usual, we are disbursing N7.9 million to our various partners, hospitals and pharmaceutical shops to assist the people’s medical needs in the state,” he said.
Maidoki solicited the support of people of the state to accept the government’s plan to implement the Contributory Health Care Scheme for all citizens in the state.
He said that the system when it commences operation, would surely improve the standard of health facilities across the state.
Maidoki commended the hospitals and pharmaceutical shops for their support and dedication to ensure the success of the programme.
The chairman called on people to make the best use of the opportunity and called on wealthy persons to support government’s effort in ensuring a better life for the needy in the state.
The benefitting hospitals include; Kware Psychiatric Hospital, Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) and Specialist Hospital, Sokoto.
Others are, Wamakko Orthopaedic Hospital, Maryam Abacha Hospital, Iman Hospital, Binji Pharmacy, Zumunci Pharmacy, Rauda Pharmacy and Maigobir Pharmacy, among others. (NAN)
