2000 indigenes benefit from free medical outreach in Edo state
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Professor Obehi Akoria, has unveiled that about 2000 indigenes in Esan West Local Government have benefited from the Edo State Government’s organised medical outreach.
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The commissioner also disclosed on Thursday that with the with the support from the Head of Local Government Administration in Esan West, the medical outreach was part of efforts by Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to improve the health and well-being of Edo people.
Prof. Akoria said the beneficiaries received world-class healthcare services from over 200 volunteers and healthcare professionals in different areas of medical practice including Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ObGyn), Nursing, Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Health Promotion/Education and Community Health, among others.
“We are pleased with the turnout of both residents and volunteers. While we had over 200 volunteers and other health professionals, over 2000 clients were served, resulting in over 3,500 patient encounters, as most patients had at least two clinical screening and/or treatment encounters.”
She added that the indigenes, including youths, elderly women and men, and vulnerable persons, benefited from the free cervical and breast cancer screening, free eye screening and glasses, family planning services, and tests for Hepatitis A, B, and C, among others.
She said, “We are glad about the huge success recorded at the just-concluded medical outreach organised by the government for residents of Esan West LGA.
“The outreach is part of the government’s efforts to enhance the health and well-being of all citizens, ensuring that quality and efficient healthcare services get to the grassroots and underserved areas in the state.
“We are confident that this outreach aimed at further raising awareness on the need for constant medical checkups among residents will complement the government’s efforts at ensuring a resilient healthcare system for quality and efficient healthcare delivery.”
Healthwise/S.S
