Dafinone Takes Health Mission to Ughelli, Treats Over 2,000 Residents

The Senator Ede Dafinone Medical Outreach at the Ewu Primary Health Centre, Ughelli South LGA, successfully concluded its eighth phase of humanitarian interventions across the eight Local Government Areas of Delta Central Senatorial District.

Implemented in partnership with the National Health Fellows of Delta Central, the outreach reached over 2,000 residents with vital preventive healthcare services and medical support, aimed to promote early detection and treatment of chronic conditions and improve overall community health.

Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents the district, was represented at the event by his Senate Liaison Officer, John Ebireri. At the event, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of constituents across Delta Central.

The Senator expressed appreciation to Hon. Lucky Avweromre, Chairman of Ughelli South LGA, and Dr Eravwoke Onomine, Executive Secretary of the LGA Health Authority, for their support and collaboration in ensuring the success of the outreach programme.

The outreach recorded 230 participants who directly benefited from diabetes testing, blood pressure checks, free medical consultations, and medications. Additionally, 104 beneficiaries received free reading glasses through the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) support, while the Okiero Anthony Okoro Development Foundation (OAODF) screened over 100 residents for tuberculosis and provided free treatment.

The Ewu outreach concluded the series on a high note, reflecting a shared vision for healthier and better-informed communities across Delta Central.

The Senator has expressed his sincere appreciation to all partners involved in the outreach, including the National Health Fellows of Delta Central, the World Health Organisation, Madden Healthcare Foundation, OAODF, CHAI, and the Local Government Health Authorities, whose collaboration played a pivotal role in the programme’s success.

A day earlier, the outreach had similarly assisted residents of Ughelli South LGA. During the outreach, 112 reading eyeglasses were distributed to beneficiaries after screening, while 61 cases of hypertension and 13 new cases of diabetes were attended to.

Senator Dafinone equally appreciated the cooperation and assistance of Ughelli North LGA Chairman Olorogun Barr. Jaro Egbo, and the Executive Secretary of the Ughelli North Local Government Health Authority, Dr Ighovo Tega, who described the outreach as “a life-saving intervention that continues to close healthcare gaps in rural and semi-urban areas across the district”.