Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Member representing Ohaozara/ Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi at the National Assembly, Nkemkanma Kama has flagged off the 2024 Ohanivo Health Outreach.
At the flagged off in Oshiri in Onicha Local Government Area, the lawmaker said at least 25,000 persons will be treated free of charge in this year’s outreach.
He promised to sustain the medical outreaches so as to enhance the health and wellbeing of his constituents.
Mr Kama noted that such outreaches would continue until health centres and hospitals in the constituency are fully functional.
“The outreaches would be conducted annually as about 16,000 indigents benefitted from last year’s outreach.
“We are expecting between 20,000 to 25,000 beneficiaries this year as we have included surgeries, cancer screening, among others.
“We have already distributed 100 glasses since morning and I have directed that arrangements should be made for more 100.
Kama said complicated or severe cases are being referred to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) for adequate medical attention.
He thanked Governor Francis Nwifuru for his support for his activities which has made him excel in the House of Representatives.
“He is only interested in whoever is working for the people and not the political party one belongs.
“We would continue doing our best for Oshiri people and other constituents and the one we can’t do, we plead with the governor to intervene.”
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, commended the lawmaker for the outreach and urged the people to ensure they promote their health and wellbeing.
The commissioner represented by Dr Lawrence Ezeogo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, said the governor is interested in the people’s health as whoever supplements his strides in the sector would be appreciated.
“We have gone round and seen the caliber of doctors engaged to undertake this outreach. They are consultants from reputable hospitals.
“What Kama is doing here is to complement the efforts of the State Governor, Rt Hon Bldr Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. The government is happy with you, that’s why the Ministry of Health brought mobile X-ray to support this programme.
Samuel Akuma Igbota, a Stakeholder of the area said he lacked words to express his joy over the outreach.
“We voted for him because he assured us he won’t disappoint and from all assessments, he has not disappointed us.”
John Igboke, another Stakeholder said that the outreach is fantastic adding, “one can see how our people came out in their numbers to be part of the programme.
“The people are getting treatment free of charge and that’s what people want in governance. I pray God to continue to protect and promote him.”
Mrs Okike Elizabeth, a beneficiary expressed happiness and gratitude to the lawmaker for making the health and welfare of his constituents his priority.
