…. targets 100 surgeries
Emmanuel Abi Couson
Member representing Ibiono Ibom State constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien has announced plans to embark on a four-day free medical outreach for his constituents starting from August 5 to August 9, 2024 in which over 5000 people are expected to benefit from.
Addressing a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital yesterday Essien who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Health also said over 100 persons will undergo surgeries of various ailments at the outreach.
He hinted that the exercise would take place at the health center, Ikot Uba in Ibiono Ibom local government area of the state.
He explained that he has partnered with different organizations including Hellen Keller foundation for carrying out hydrocele surgeries, the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, the Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS among others.
Essien further explained that he partnered with the Akwa Ibom State ministry of health which approved the medical facility that would be used for the outreach.
While calling on his constituents to maximize the opportunity by coming out to take up the services, the lawmaker said he was motivated to give free medical care to his people in appreciation for their overwhelming support they showed him at the polls.
According to him, “it’s my wish having been elected by my people, I’ll use the committee I’m chairing to impact them health wise by embarking on a free medical outreach.
“That medical outreach is billed to commence on 5th of August to 9th 2024. The areas of coverage for the medical outreach involves general surgeries, free blood pressure check and treatment. There will also be free blood sugar check and treatment, there will be deworming of children, there will be free Malaria rapid diagnostic test and treatment for many constituents that may turn up for the outreach. There will also be free HIV test and counselling, free eye check and provision of eye glasses for those that may require it, there’ll also be free consultations in whatever dimensions for my constituents.
“I know how challenging it is, so I’ve decided to partner with lots of organisations that will help me execute this project, I’ve reached out to Chief Executive Officer of Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, (ECEWS), Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS; Chairman Nigerian Medical Association and Nigeria Pharmaceutical Association. Akwa Ibom State Chapters. I want to use the office the House has given to me that is committee on health to impact on my constituents effectively.
“I also know in the rural communities, a lot of people are suffering from different ailments especially hydrocele and Hellen Keller has agreed to partner with me to have these surgeries not less than 100 patient. I believe that we have to give strength to lives.”
