x

Over 1,500 People Benefits From Tajudeen Free Medical Outreach In Kabba

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

About 1,500 Patients with different ailments from Kabba/Bunu and Ijumu local councils were over the weekend given free medical treatment in a three-day Free medical outreach organised by the Lawmaker representing Kabba / Ijumu Federal Constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf.

Speaking at the outreach centre at Saint Augustine College Kabba, the Lawmaker noted that health challenges of his people is paramount to him as efforts must be intensified to improve on their healthcare regularly.

The Lawmaker who was represented at the treatment centre by Hon. Olajide Abijere pointed out that this monovalent gesture is a yearly routine and enjoined those with different health challenges to key into the provisions.

“As part of my campaign promises to my constituents, all efforts would be intensified to improve the living standard of my people by  bringing health care delivery freely to their doorsteps.”

Hon. Yusuf pointed out that once there is an improved health care, the economic development of the citizenry would definitely improve which according to him challenged his zeal and determination to empower his constituents and  provide their immediate needs where possible.

In his reaction, the leader of the medical team, Dr. Ayodele Eleruwere disclosed that the prevalence ailments discovered in the random sampling showed that majority of those tested are of High Blood Pressure and Diabetes while few complained of fever.

Dr. Eleruwere further pointed out that most complains brought so far were addressed while the ones that needed education like those with High PB and Diabetes were educated on the needs to improve on their diets and regular exercise.

One the beneficiaries, and a retired civil servant, Femi Emmanuel Sunday appreciated the Lawmaker for ploughing back to his electorates stressing that the present economic downturn has made healthcare services and drugs unaffordable to many families in the society.

The Retiree commended the publicity team for carrying out a wider campaigns and publicity that heralded many people to benefit from the laudable free medical outreach of Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf and enjoined other politicians to emulate the good gesture of Tajudeen.

The outreach which was facilitated by the Lawmaker, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, was presented by the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in conjunction with Jabbey Lincon International, Ltd.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

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...

Edo governor plays host to Delta Speaker, members in Benin

By Anne Azuka Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ...

Sokoto State to Strengthen Partnership With European Union 

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed...

SOKOTO L-PRES Project Organizes Training On Productivity And Technology Adoption 

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support...

CSO tasks Gov Eno on A’Ibom University of Education Bill

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,UyoA civil society-cum-human rights organisation in Nigeria,...

Oron Union Celebrates 100 Years of Unity and Cultural Renaissance

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,UyoThe Oron Union, one of Nigeria’s oldest...

JUST IN: Lagos Council Chairman Kolade Alabi Collapses During APC Meeting

Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area and...

NMA Applauds Gov. Otti for Approving 100% Salary Increase for Doctors

The Abia State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img