No less than 300 patients in Enugu metropolis were, on Tuesday, attended to by by a team of specialist doctors who conducted free medical outreach at the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Trans-Ekulu Enugu, attracted by the member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo federal constituency, Prof. Paul Nnamchi.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Trans-Ekulu comprehensive medical outreach was the beginning of four days constituency free medical outreach programme being executed by Prof Nnamchi as part of his people-centered and impactful representations.
The Specialist doctors included general health practitioners, opthalmologists, Dentists, Nurses and pharmacists who attended to patients diligently and made referrals, where they were needed.
One of the patients, Chief Gabriel Nnaji, extolled the outreach programme, saying it was another demonstration of Prof Nnamchi’s quality representation.
“The doctor examined my eyes very well and recommended glasses for me. I actually do not have much problem with my eyes, except for reading. He also recommended some eye drops which were all given to me at pharmacy section. So I thank Prof Nnamchi for his continued efforts,” Nnaji said.
Other medical examinations at the outreach included dental examination and treatment, malaria test and treatment, typhoid test and treatment, blood pressure test and treatment and blood sugar test and treatment.
The programme, according to Professor Nnamchi, was designed to cover six critical areas that had been identified as predominantly common ailments affecting majority of the populace across the country.
The outreach continues on Wednesday at Ikem, Isi-Uzo LGA; while on Thursday, the exercise returns to Akpoga-Nike Health Centre in Enugu East Local Government, while Ehamufu in Isi Uzo Local Government will host the grand finale on Friday the 22nd November, 2024.
The outreach, attracted by Prof Nnamchi is being implemented by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrant and Internally Displaced Persons, (NCPMIDP).