MNJTF Conducts Free Medical Screening In Borno’s Vulnerable Communities
To enhance the health and well- being of local populations affected by the nefarious activities of insurgency within the Multinational Joint Task Force(MNJTF) Areas of Operation, the MNJTF Sector 3 has embarked on a 6- day free medical outreach programme as part of its non-kinentic approach towards winning the hearts and minds of the local population.
The initiative which was birthed through the African Union (AU) and financed by the European Union(EU) is aimed at providing free medical consultations and distribution of essential drugs to those in need , ensuring that vulnerable communities receive vital healthcare services and also encourage the local population to return to their ancentral homes.
The AU through the finance of the EU implements various CIMIC projects such as renovation of Schools, provision of educational kits, industrial boreholes, agricultural equipment, food and non- food items,medical outreachs, amongst others as requested by the MNJTF.
The initiative has been met with an overwhelming response from the locals, who have seized the opportunity to consult with medical professionals about various health issues and receive necessary treatments and medications at no cost.
The MNJTF’s civil-military cooperation activities, such as this outreach programme, demonstrate the organization’s dedication to alleviating the healthcare burden on communities with limited access to medical facilities and frequent disruptions due to instability.
By addressing the immediate healthcare needs of these communities, the MNJTF aims to build trust and cooperation between the military and local populations, ultimately contributing to regional stabilization.
The outreach which commenced on 26 August 2025 in Kukawa and Monguno town witnessed about 3000 residents benefit from the programme.
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