THE NATION
OVER 1,200 residents of two rural communities in Akwa Ibom State have benefitted from a two-day medical outreach organised by a Non-Government Organisation – Ibom Developers, for the underserved segment of the society.
At the event, held between November 24 and 25, at Amazaba and Isiotoyo Community in Eastern Obolo Local Government and Ikot Akpan and Udo Community in Ikot Abasi Local Government, the residents, among them aged men, children and women were given free treatment for malaria, eye test, hypertension, diabetes and other health challenges.
The residents lauded Ibom Developers for promoting access to quality health care through medical outreach programmes for the rural communities.
They said: “These medical interventions have reduced, to the barest, incidence of communicable diseases and others which have continued to plague the people.”
The Village Head of Amazoba and Isitoyo Community, Chief Gogonte Nglass, said by providing accessible, highquality health care “for these communities, Ibom Developers has enhanced their quality of life and encouraged them to thrive.”
He said prioritising health was essential for attaining a well-balanced life.
The Village Head of Ikot Akpan Udo Community, Chief Oscar Abel Paul; Spokesperson for Ikot Akpan Udo Community, Elder John Obotowo; Chief Liaison Officer of Ikot Akpan Udo Community, Godwin Benson; Chief Liaison Officer of Amazaba and Isiotoyo Community, Mr. EtongAwaji Christopher John; and the National Base…
