x

FCT Medical Outreach targets Vulnerable Women in FCT – Aliyu

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has flagged-off an Integrated Medical Outreach, in Karshi which targets vulnerable women and children in the FCT.

The flag off of the health care project is to be conducted across all the 62 political wards in the Territory, the Minister disclosed. 

The flag off of the free medical outreach powered by Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima Mandate was targeted at the vulnerables in hard – to – reach communities across the Territory.

According to the Minister, the medical outreach has been one of the priorities of the FCT Administration to provide to the residents, particularly vulnerable women quality Primary Health Care (PHC) services including immunization and nutrition services.

Aliyu noted that the routine immunization coverage and PHC services uptake across the area councils has been sub-optimal, partly due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic that has further weaken the health system.

She said, “Access to basic healthcare services has been poor due to the presence of hard to reach communities, couple with the rising cases of insecurity, and sub-optimal performance of the public health system.”

“In this line, the flag off of the medical outreach programme for the integration of PHC service delivery and Immunization in a mobile /outreach strategy would strengthen immunization and PHC service outputs through integration, particularly in the underserved, low performing wards of the FCT, she stated.
Through the health care Outreach, FCTA will provide essential interventions to community members, such as health education and promotion; treatment of common illnesses; vaccination of under-five children and pregnant women.

” Distribution of Long Lasting Treated Nets and family planning commodities; screening for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, routine eye screening and screening for malnutrition; linkages/referral services; amongst others.”

Aliyu reiterated that the Adminstration’s commitment to support all programmes and activities aimed at improving the quality of lives and health outcomes of women, children and all residents of the Territory..

She enjoined the royal fathers, religious and traditional leaders, stakeholders and other well-meaning Nigerians in the FCT, to continue to support the Administration to provide better services.

Acting Executive Secretary of FCT Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Isah Yahaya Vatsa, commended the group, Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima Mandate, for partnering with the Administration to provide quality healthcare services to the vulnerables in rural communities.

He revealed that the Free Medical Outreach will cover immunization, consultation by medical personnel in three points, and laboratory screening for diabetes and malaria.

Other services include pharmaceutical services (drugs), eye screening with free glasses for those that need them, blood pressure screening, weight and temperature check, he hinted.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Gov. Ododo Commissions Boi’s Office to Boost Industrial Sector in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji...

Ododo to Officials: Prioritise Grassroots, Local Support

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed...

Ododo Clears ₦98.8bn Kogi Debt

Gov. Ododo Offsets 98.8 bíllion debts inherited from Ex-govs...

oborevwori to Aides: Perform or Be Replaced

By Anne Azuka  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has...

I Will Support “Asiwaju” To Win ln 2027, Wike Fires Back At PDP

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister, Barr Nysome Wike, has...

Amaechi is Hungry For Power, Not Influential Politician – Wike

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju The FCT Minister Barr Nysome Wike has...

2025 Ballon d’Or: 3 PSG Stars Emerge as Top Contenders Ahead of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha

Paris Saint-Germain’s historic UEFA Champions League triumph has positioned...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img