Edo Partners Nigerian Physicians in the Americas for Free Medicare

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Association of Nigerians Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), yesterday, disclosed that about 4,000 persons have been screened for various ailments and would be treated during the ongoing free medical outreach programme in the state.  
Addressing journalists in a press conference to announce the commencement of the programme, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Professor Obehi Akoria, said that the ANPA programme has 65 American-based Nigerians in collaboration with about 200 Edo-based medical experts and 2,000 nonmedical personnel who would attend to over 4,000 persons that have been screened across the state.
“We have screened around 4,000 people. About 600 persons have been screened for surgeries while about 300 persons are ready to be operated upon, all for free.
“Also, we would have about 3,000 reading glasses or glasses for other purposes distributed for free to Edo citizens as a result of the medical mission,” Akoria said.
The President of ANPA, Mr. Christopher Okunseri, said the association’s drive is a healthier Nigeria for a healthier world.

Okunseri commended the Wife of the Edo State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, for her foresight in initiating the collaboration.

Okunseri urged the Edo State’s citizens to leverage on this opportunity to access free healthcare services in the state.

On her part, Mrs. Obaseki said that the state government is behind the initiative following the massive support given to them by the citizens of the state in ensuring that the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu, were reelected to office to serve them for the second term.

She called on residents of the state to take advantage of the two weeks free healthcare programme to better their lots.