Despite the futile
attempt by rumour mongers about the well intended gesture of the NA to scare
genuine beneficiaries of the exercise, the Division went ahead and proved
critics wrong. At today's medical outreach at Igbo Etche community in Etche LGA
of Rivers States, hundreds of residents trooped to the venue to benefit from
the exercise.
Over 1700 residents
were diagnosed, treated and administered with drugs depending on their
ailments. There was also distribution of treated mosquito nets to nursing
mothers and pregnant women.
One particular case
of an old woman in her 80s, (Mrs. Margaret Okere) who has lost her sights for a
long time was brought to the venue by her grandson. After careful examination
and administration of requisite eye drops and eye glasses, Mrs Okere regained
her sight and that sent jubilation among the crowd. The general Officer
Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Enobong Udoh however extended the
medical outreach in the community to tomorrow 20 Oct 17 due to popular demand
by the community.
Services rendered include: Free Medical Consultation, HIV Counselling and Testing,
Services rendered include: Free Medical Consultation, HIV Counselling and Testing,
Prostrate Health Awareness, Dental Care Services,
Eye Care Services,
Free Drugs Dispensing,
Cardiovascular Screening as well as DM/Neuropathic Screening.
Present at the occasion were the representative of the COAS Maj Gen RI Nicholas, GOC 6 Div, Maj Gen EO Udoh, HRM Eze Dr SN Amaechi the paramount ruler of Etche clan, Observers from the Army Headquarters and some Principal Staff Officers from the division.
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