The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in collaboration with the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare; the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare; and the Chigari Foundation, has officially launched its Nationwide Health and Education Empowerment Initiatives for Orphanages in Bauchi State.
This initiative forms a key component of the Association’s corporate social responsibility, designed to deliver essential health and educational support to one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable groups—orphans.
The launch was marked by the formal adoption of the Katagum Zone Orphanage Home, representing a significant expansion of the NMA’s commitment to improving the welfare of children in institutional care. The programme is envisioned to grow through strategic partnerships with both local and international humanitarian organizations dedicated to child welfare and development.
The event was attended by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Bala Audu, and supported by the Chairman of the Bauchi State branch of the NMA, Dr. Yusuf Baffah. Also in attendance were the Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum, along with other leaders of NMA affiliates in Bauchi State.
As part of the launch, the orphanage received donations of food items, medications, and educational materials valued at several millions of Naira.
With the inclusion of the Katagum Zone Orphanage, the NMA has now adopted a total of three orphanages across the country under this initiative, following previous adoptions of the Divine Children Home in Uyo and the Abuja Children’s Home in Karu.
This compassionate initiative underscores the NMA’s enduring commitment to extending the frontiers of medical and social care beyond the hospital walls—bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Dr Mannir Bature
National Publicity Secretary
