Mashi District Exit Report

Exit Report and Award Presentation Day at the Sarkin Mashi Palace Queen Saratu Nasiha Foundation (QSNF) | Mashi District Reporting Period: 12 September – 10 October 2026 | Report Date: 7 November 2026 Serving Humanity Through Compassion, Health and Hope

It was not just an Exit Report and Award Presentation Day at the Sarkin Mashi Palace. It was a day of tears, gratitude, and memories that will stay with us for a long time.

We came to present what we did. But as we stood there, we realized we were not just presenting numbers. We were presenting lives.

Lives of people who came to us in pain and left with hope after their surgeries. Lives of men and women who came with nothing and left empowered, with skills, support, and a new beginning. Lives of children, mothers, and elders who felt seen, heard, and cared for.

We presented awards, but the real award is knowing that someone can now walk again, smile again, work again, and live again because of what we did together.

The Outreach: What We Did in Mashi District

Between 12 September and 10 October 2026, the Queen Saratu Nasiha Foundation (QSNF) conducted four community health outreach events across Mashi District.

The campaign combined community-based healthcare access, clinical assessment, referrals, treatment interventions, health education and broader community support activities.

It was not just a medical outreach. It was a promise that healthcare can come to the people, where they live, in a language they understand, with dignity and compassion.

The Numbers: 594 Lives Reached

• Total patient attendances: 594 across four outreach locations • Total departmental assignments: 975 - meaning many patients were seen by more than one department • Average per event: Approximately 149 attendances per event

Breakdown by location: • Week 1 - 12 September 2026: 117 attendances, 206 departmental assignments • Yar Rumfa - 19 September 2026: 105 attendances, 162 departmental assignments • L.E.A. Gwari - 26 September 2026: 134 attendances, 235 departmental assignments • Classical Schools - 10 October 2026: 238 attendances, 372 departmental assignments

Classical Schools recorded the highest turnout. These figures demonstrate substantial engagement with our community health services and the deep need for accessible healthcare in Mashi District.

Who We Served

• Average age of beneficiaries: 27.8 years • Gender recorded entries: 234 entries in total • Female: 168 entries, 71.8% • Male: 66 entries, 28.2%

Women, mothers, and young people turned out in large numbers. It showed us again that when you bring healthcare closer to the community, the community will come.

Health Conditions We Found

Our clinical records documented the following conditions:

• Eye conditions: 214 cases • Malaria: 210 cases • Hypertensive-related conditions: 147 cases • Dental conditions: 143 cases • Peptic ulcer disease: 139 cases • Presumptive tuberculosis (TB): 93 cases • Other or unspecified conditions: 29 cases

Important note: Presumptive TB entries indicate suspected cases requiring appropriate clinical evaluation and follow-up. They should not be reported as confirmed TB diagnoses without supporting diagnostic evidence.

What these numbers tell us is simple: Eye health, malaria, hypertension, dental care, and preventive health need urgent and sustained attention in our communities.

Interventions Delivered and Community Benefits

1. Clinical assessment and consultations Community members received clinical assessment and consultation services across medical and surgical, dental, ENT / eye, maternal and child-health, and chest-related services.

2. Specialist assessment and referrals 975 departmental assignments reflect the routing of patients to relevant service areas for further assessment or care.

3. Surgical intervention and sponsorship Approximately 5 surgical interventions or surgery-related cases were supported during the programme. Behind each one is a person who can now live without pain.

4. Diagnostic and investigative services Beneficiaries were diagnosed for free for basic medical conditions such as malaria and typhoid.

5. Health insurance enrolment Approximately 20 community members were enrolled in health insurance through the wider programme activities. This is an important step towards continuity of care, helping families connect with healthcare financing beyond the outreach itself.

6. Skills training and capacity development 7 individuals participated in skills training associated with the wider community intervention. Health is not only about treatment. It is also about empowerment, dignity, and the ability to earn a living.

What We Learned: Key Observations

1. Strong community participation 594 attendances reflect encouraging participation and effective mobilisation, local leadership support, and strategic outreach planning. People are willing to access healthcare when it is brought closer to them.

2. Significant demand for accessible healthcare 975 departmental assignments show considerable demand for different categories of medical attention.

3. Eye health needs attention 214 eye-related cases highlight the importance of accessible eye screening, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. Many visual conditions are preventable or treatable if caught early.

4. Non-communicable and infectious diseases Cases of hypertension, malaria, and presumptive TB point to the need for sustained health education, preventive interventions, early testing, and appropriate follow-up.

5. Maternal, child and family health The availability of maternal and child-health services provided an important opportunity to address the needs of women, children, and families.

6. Interest in financial access to healthcare The enrolment of 20 community members in health insurance shows that families want protection from the financial burden of illness.

7. Skills development and empowerment Combining health interventions with skills training strengthens individual capacity and household resilience.

8. The power of traditional leadership The participation and cooperation of community leadership, local stakeholders, and residents remain essential to the success of community-based interventions.

The Emotional Reflection: Beyond The Numbers

We presented awards, but the real award is in the stories we carry home.

A patient who received surgery and got a second chance at life. A young person who was empowered with skills and confidence to build a future. A family that found support when they needed it most.

To everyone who trusted us, supported us, prayed for us, and worked with us in Mashi District, thank you. This work was never about us. It was always about humanity.

We may be exiting from Mashi District, but the impact we created still remains. The healing remains. The hope remains.

Gratitude

We are deeply grateful to:

• His Royal Highness, the Sarkin Mashi, and the entire Palace for receiving us and honouring our work • The District Head and community leaders for their cooperation, mobilisation, and guidance • The people of Mashi District for trusting us with their health and their stories • Our medical team, volunteers, and partners who gave their time, skills, and hearts • Everyone who prayed for us and supported us throughout this journey

Without you, none of this would have been possible.

Recommendations: What Mashi District Needs Next

• Strengthen community health awareness through traditional institutions, religious gatherings, schools, and community associations, particularly on malaria prevention, TB awareness, hypertension, and preventive healthcare. • Promote routine health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, malaria, and other common conditions. • Prioritise eye health services with periodic eye screening campaigns and referrals for specialist attention. • Strengthen maternal and child healthcare - antenatal attendance, immunisation, child wellness checks, and nutrition education. • Improve access to health insurance and support community-level awareness and enrolment. • Encourage early medical consultation and referral compliance. • Support skills development and vocational training, particularly for vulnerable households. • Sustain community partnerships between traditional leadership, healthcare institutions, and organisations like QSNF.

Conclusion: We Exit, But The Impact Stays

The September to October 2026 outreach in Mashi District recorded 594 patient attendances and 975 departmental assignments across four locations. Beyond the recorded clinical engagements, the programme also facilitated 5 surgical interventions, enrolled 20 individuals in health insurance, and provided skills training to 7 participants. Beneficiaries also accessed free diagnostic testing for malaria and typhoid.

QSNF recognises the importance of the cooperation, participation, and support of the Mashi District leadership and its community members throughout the programme.

We look forward to continued engagement with the Mashi District leadership towards improving community health awareness, strengthening access to healthcare, and promoting the overall wellbeing of residents.

This is what it means to serve humanity through compassion, health, and hope.

Queen Saratu Nasiha Foundation (QSNF)

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