Hamisu Adamu Gamarali
Katsina State Chairman of the Hospital Friends Association, Alhaji Bilya Sanda has urged all members of the association across all Local Government Areas of the state to actively participate in providing basic first aid and humanitarian assistance to patients in hospitals, as the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) embarks on a seven-day nationwide warning strike.
Alhaji Bilya Sanda emphasized the critical role nurses and midwives are playing in healthcare delivery and expressed optimism that the ongoing industrial action will be resolved amicably and within the shortest possible time, for the benefit of both healthcare workers and the general public.
The Chairman disclosed that the Katsina Hospital Friends Association has already received and mobilized volunteer members from the following groups:Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI)Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS)Nigerian Red Cross SocietyLajnatul Hisbah Munazzamatu Fityanul Islam
These groups have commenced support activities at the General Hospital Katsina and are also participating in similar efforts across other hospitals in the state.
Alhaji Bilya Sanda further assured the public that food, water, and essential logistics have already been provided to all participating members in Katsina to facilitate their humanitarian service during this critical period.The Katsina Hospital Friends Association remains committed to standing with patients and healthcare institutions in times of need. All members are encouraged to uphold the association’s values of compassion, service, and unity.
