NAF Conducts Life-Changing Medical Outreach in Imo State with 846 Surgeries
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in collaboration with Nwagwu’s Health Initiative, has successfully concluded a comprehensive medical outreach in Mbaise and its environs, Imo State. The initiative, which ran through August 2025, delivered a total of 11,231 consultations and 846 life-changing surgeries.
The outreach provided 11,231 consultations and 846 surgeries, including: 63 thyroidectomies, 118 gynaecological cases, 434 general surgeries, 331 eye surgeries.
Over 1,300 eyeglasses, walking aids, and crutches were distributed to individuals with disabilities.
The programme conducted health education sessions on preventive care, hygiene, and maternal health.
According to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), “This outreach is a testament to our philosophy of putting people first, while also bridging the gap between the military and the civilian population.”
“Every cataract restored, every hernia repaired, every life touched here demonstrates that the Nigerian Air Force is more than a fighting force, it is a compassionate partner in nation building”, said the Chief of Civil-Military Relations
The NAF remains resolute in deepening its Civil-Military Relations efforts across the country. This successful outreach demonstrates the Service’s commitment to strengthening trust, promoting unity, and affirming its identity as a people-centred institution.
