Over 2,072 residents of ONNA Local Government Area have benefitted from a 3-day free comprehensive medical and surgical outreach sponsored by Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, the representative of the Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency.
The outreach consulted and treated 2,072 persons, conducted a total of 173 surgeries of all kinds including 31 myomectomy (Fibroids surgery) and 35 eye surgeries as well as two cases of Exploratory Laparatomy for perforated PUD and ruptured appendix. A total of 826 persons were consulted for visual problems, 693 lenses (glasses) were dispensed, and over 5,500 Laboratory investigations were carried out.
While reaffirming his dedication to supporting the most at-risk members of the community, he further purchased 200 Life Premiums from the Akwa Ibom Health Insurance Scheme for vulnerable individuals from ONNA.
The three days event was officially flagged off on Wednesday at the Awa General Hospital by the Transition Committee Chairman of ONNA Local Government Council, Elder IniAbasi Ekanem.
It is part of Hon. Etteh’s continued efforts to improve healthcare in his constituency and it included general consultations, health sensitization, and specialized gynaecological care. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the initiative, citing relief from long-standing health issues.
Hon. Etteh, who has been at the forefront of human capital and community development, emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare for his constituents, reaffirming his commitment to providing continuous support to improve their well-being.
Speaking during the flag-off, Elder Ekanem, who thanked the sponsor of the programme, said the free medical outreach was part of Etteh’s commitment to improving the healthcare delivery and well-being of the people of the federal constituency by ensuring that quality medical care reaches the grassroots.
In his remarks, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh expressed gratitude to the people of ONNA for their reception and large turnout.
Also speaking, Barrister Akan Idem, thanked Hon. Etteh for his kind gesture and for prioritizing health by looking beyond political leaning in the provision of the medical services to the people.
Highpoint of the flag-off, which was graced by many including Hon. Nkanang Nkanang, Ubong Ekwere and the youth leader of ONNA, was the sensitization and health talk by the medical team leader, Dr Alphonsus Ekanem.
Media Unit
Office of the Honourable Member
Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency
