Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central senatorial district, has launched a free medical outreach programme to provide free healthcare services to her constituents.
The four-day programme, which started on Monday, is part of the senator’s efforts to improve the lives of her constituents, particularly in healthcare.
A statement issued by her chief press secretary, Arogbonla Israel, said the outreach is situated at Obeiba Cottage Hospital, Ihima, Okehi LGA, and Ebiye, Eganyi Cottage Hospital, Ajaokuta LGA, respectively.
“The medical outreach, targeted at least 1,000 constituents, is expected to cater to patients with various health issues, providing them with free drugs and necessary recommendations. Other services include:
“Child Health: Immunisation, Nutrition Screening. ANC: ANC Screening, Scans, Delivery/Labour, Postpartum Management, Emergency Management. Gynae: Family Planning, Gynae Health, Reproductive Health. NCDs: Hypertension, Diabetes, Eye Health, etc.” The statement added that Pharm Aliu Ibrahim would lead the medical team, including experienced doctors and healthcare professionals who would attend to patients and provide them with quality medical care within the scheduled period.
