The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has intensified its free medical outreach to rural communities in Edo through its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme. NYSC State Coordinator Julius Fasina made the announcement on Friday during the swearing-in of 1,853 corps members for the 2026 Batch 'A' Stream II at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada. The figure includes 895 males and 958 females, all registered as of April 24. HIRD deploys corps members including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists and laboratory scientists to remote villages with limited access to medical care. Fasina stated the programme has consistently delivered healthcare services to underserved areas. He also noted the expansion of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme from 32 to 38 skill areas across Edo's 18 local government areas.
Corps members in Edo now have a direct role in delivering medical services to rural communities through the NYSC's HIRD programme. Students should prepare for deployment by reviewing medical outreach protocols and confirming their assignment details with the NYSC portal.
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