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Atiku grants 13 year-old orphan, Aisha Haruna, immediate medical relief

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8 years ago

December 26, 2018

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved immediate medical treatment for Aisha Haruna, a 13 year-old orphan from Daura, Katsina who suffered second degree burns in a home accident.

National Daily from a statement by Atiku’s office learn that Atiku Abubakar gave the directive through Atiku Cares Foundation (ACF) after the plight of the young girl was brought to the attention of the former Vice President.

Atiku Abubakar, who is the Grand Patron of Atiku Cares Foundation (ACF), approved the immediate payment of all the hospital bills, including plastic reconstructive surgery for Miss Aisha Haruna.

The ACF got the news of the life threatening situation of Aisha via Facebook. The victim, an orphan had been poorly taken care of at home because of paucity of funds to facilitate her treatment.

Following the directive to ACF, which is focused on humanitarian interventions, Aisha was moved with an ambulance from her home in Daura to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano where she is currently receiving specialist treatment.

Atiku Abubakar wishes her a quick and safe recovery.