As a non-kinetic approach towards winning the hearts and minds of the local population, and 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 embarked on a 6- day free medical outreach programme.
The outreach which commenced on 26th August, 2025 in Kukawa and Monguno town and about 3000 residents will benefit from the programme.
The initiative, it was learnt, was birthed through the African Union (AU) and financed by the European Union(EU), which is aimed at providing free medical consultations and distribution of essential drugs to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive vital healthcare services.
It also encourage the local population to return to their ancestral 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 outreaches, amongst others as requested by the MNJTF.
The initiative has been met with an overwhelming response from the locals, who have used 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.
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