The Thousand Hills Empowerment Foundation has concluded a three-day medical outreach for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State, providing free healthcare services and basic skills training to ease the burden of vulnerable residents.

The outreach, which began on Thursday, was held at the International Market IDP camp in Makurdi. According to organisers, the camp was selected due to its relatively better medical facilities, allowing IDPs from other camps to be brought in for surgical procedures.

The programme officially ended on March 21, 2026.

The foundation’s Medical Services Branch led the initiative, targeting improved access to healthcare for displaced persons in the area.
Services provided included primary healthcare, curative treatments, and mass deworming. Beneficiaries also received personal care support such as free barbing.

In addition to medical care, the foundation partnered with Novus Microfinance Bank, Makurdi, to equip participants with basic skills aimed at improving their livelihoods.

Organisers said the outreach was designed to address both immediate health concerns and long-term resilience among IDPs.

Speaking at the event, a representative of the foundation said the initiative was part of ongoing efforts to “alleviate the suffering of displaced communities and restore dignity through access to healthcare and empowerment.”

Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation, describing the intervention as timely and impactful, particularly for those unable to afford medical treatment.
By Benue Info-pedia