The picture of a young orphan identified as 11-year-old Sadiq Sani
Mahuta with a neck mass (Thyroid Cancer) from Fakai Local Government
area of Kebbi state caught the attention of the state governor, Dr
Zainab Atiku Bagudu, after his picture was widely circulated on social
media. The issue caught the attention of the Wife of the Governor Dr
Zainab Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
A mass appeared on his neck three years ago and has been increasing in
size. His family resorted to traditional medicines as they did not have
funds for hospital care. The mass has increased in size and he is now
quite unwell, out of school and quite unhappy.
Through her foundation Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Dr Zainab Bagudu is
taking up the the responsibility for his care. The patient was invited
by the foundation for initial assessment by experts in Federal Medical
Centre, Birnin Kebbi to ascertain the next line of action.
He was also visited at home by a welfare team from the foundation and
presented with money, food and clothing.
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