Jennifer Etuh Medical Outreach: 3,168 Receive Medicare, as 5,824 Interventions Given in Osun Community, Ifewara

YinkaKolawole in Osogbo

No fewer than 3,168 individuals received free medical treatment while 5,824 interventions were given at this year Jennifer’s Etuh Foundation free medical outreach in Ifewara Medical Center, in Atakumansa West Local Government Area of Osun State.

However, during the five days medical outreach a total number of patients received at the center stood at 3,168, while number of converts was 462.

Equally, the statistics for the just concluded 5-day free medical outreach for patients includes number of patients per unit – namely Consulting 1,780, Eye Surgery 111, Eye Care 612, or (Surgical Theatre) 105 and Pharmacy 1,595.

Others include: Laboratory – 791, Health Promotion – 237 and Dental – 324.

At the outreach THISDAY observed the prevalence of hypertension, goitas, cataracts, end-stage glaucoma, hernias, poor oral hygiene and the team of 70+ professional volunteers do their best in providing the necessary treatment and care to combat these health challenges.

Speaking at the close of the medical outreach at the weekend the Program Manager, Jennifer Etuh Foundation, Mr. Joseph Bassey Out, noted the late Jennifer Etuh, before her death occasioned by breast cancer had wished that six hospitals be built in each of the six geopolitical zones to assist the less privileged in the country.

According to him, “We are also committed to empowering women and young girls by providing them with complete education and health care through sponsorships, campaigns and other intervention.”

He called on other non-governmental organizations to as well emulate the good gesture of the foundation in efforts to assist government in combating health care management.

Also, in an interview at the outreach center, Dr. Lisa Oke, the Program Officer, Pro-Health International, noted that Jennifer’s foundation envisioned a society where women and girls have access to equitable and world class health care, education and skills acquisition in Ifewara and its environ.

Oke recalled that Jennifer’s foundation, which was established in 2020 in memory of late Jennifer Etuh was to impact life constantly and to put smiles on the faces of those within her reach and the needy.