Some Anambra communities have benefited from the free medical services organized by the member representing Orumba North constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Paul Obu in collaboration with Anambra State Government and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses In North America.
The five-day medical outreach, which benefited four communities, including Ezira, Umuoji, Ajalli, and Akwaeze, was flagged off with a lecture series at the Secretary to the Anambra State Government office in Awka.
Some of the free medical services rendered included comprehensive eye checks and the issuance of eyeglasses, blood pressure and sugar level checks, and other health-related services.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Chief Facilitator of the project, who is also the member representing Orumba North constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly and the Minority Whip of the House of Assembly, Mr. Paul Obu, commended Governor Soludo for his exploits in the health sector.
He stated that the gesture is his way of giving back to society by taking healthcare to the grassroots.
The Orumba North-born philanthropist while appreciating the founder of National Association of Nigeria Nurses in North America, Dr Sandra Anyoha emphasized that the initiative is also in line with the five-point agenda of his campaign manifesto, which centers on education, youth development, health, security, and infrastructural development.
He affirmed his commitment to addressing these critical sectors and urged the beneficiaries to maintain good health consciousness and personal hygiene and to adhere to medical prescriptions in order to recover and live long.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, commended Mr. Paul Obu for the wonderful initiative, noting that it complements the existing efforts of the State Government in providing the necessary medical infrastructure to ensure easy and affordable healthcare services for Ndi Anambra.
The Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Pharmacist Chisom Uchem, described the free medicare as an answer to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s call for affluent Ndi Anambra to partner the government in various development initiatives.
The member representing Orumba South in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Chief Emma Nwafor, the Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area, Retired Captain. Casmir Nwafor, Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area, Mr. Shedrack Azubuike, and his Anaocha counterpart, Mr. Romanus Ibekwe, all applauded the initiative.
Earlier, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses In North America New Jersey Chapter President and the medical team leader, Mrs. Stella Ngozi Okonkwo, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses In North America Health Chairperson, Dr. Esther Oshunluyi, and Dr. Tessy Okoro, commended Mr. Paul Obu for organizing the outreach.
In their separate lecture series during the flag-off of the outreach, they provided special health education to student doctors, nurses, and others in the medical profession, encouraging them to stay updated with current global practices.
The Anambra State Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Perpetua Anene, Anaocha APGA Woman Leader, Mrs. Ijeoma Helen, and Akwaeze Ward Councilor, Mr. Udemba Izuchukwu, were also present at the programme.
Decoration of Mr. Paul Obu as Anambra State National Association of Nigeria Nurses In North America Grand Patron, Induction of Pharmacist Chisom Uchem into the association and official opening of the renovated Ezira Primary Healthcare Centre climaxed the free medical mission.
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