Rhoda Godwin, Yenagoa
A nongovernmental organizations under the aegis of Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAf, in collaboration with Kiosate Boy Child Foundation, KBCF, yesterday screened over 308 patients for high blood pressure and sugar using drugs.
The screening was conducted to identify patients with high blood pressure and sugar levels and provide them with appropriate treatment.
The Founder/CEO ENWAF, Lady Eunice Nnachi who spoke to newsmen shortly after the free medical outreach at Ekeki park, noted that the program is part of activities of the foundation to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society.
Lady Nnachi emphasized the need for persons to check their blood pressure and blood sugar levels as these are indications of sound health.
” The screening process involved testing of over 100 patients’ blood glucose levels and 310 blood pressure patients.. The patients were given drugs and foods to help regulate their blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
” The screening was conducted by a team of healthcare professionals who provided the patients with information on how to maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
“The screening process was successful in identifying patients with high blood pressure and sugar levels. The patients were provided with appropriate treatment and adviced on how to maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The screening process was conducted in a safe and comfortable environment, and the patients were treated with care and respect.
On her part, CEO/Founder of KBCF, Lady Stella Doumu who doubles as a nurse advised parents to take proper care of the boys as much as the girl child as they constitute a larger percentage of leaders in the family and society.
Lady Doumu also called on young boys and girls to stay away from hard drugs as they are very detrimental to their mental and physical health.
One of the beneficiaries of the free medical outreach, Miss Ebizi Victor expressed appreciation to the non-governmental organizations for organizing the program.
The free medical outreach organized by ENWAF in collaboration with Kiosate Boy Child Foundation had over three hundred persons coming out to check their blood pressure and blood sugar levels in Ekeki community and its environs.
