Over 1,600 patients benefit from Mrs. Ugwuanyi, US-based foundation free medical outreach

Our Reporter

Over one thousand, six hundred patients in Enugu State, have benefited from the free medical outreach launched under the pet-project of wife of the state governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, Ugo’s Touch of Life Foundation (U-TOLF), in collaboration with United States of America faith-based organization, Faith Care Foundation.

Mrs. Ugwuanyi flagged-off the free medical exercise at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu. The exercise commenced on Monday, with the aim of rendering free medical services to residents of the state especially those who cannot afford medical care.

The Enugu State governor’s wife, who applauded the international foundation for its immense contributions to health of the people, disclosed that the exercise would address any form of health challenge being suffered by residents of the state.

She enjoined residents, especially the indigents battling with one ailment or the other, to take advantage of the rare opportunity to get treatment.

The Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, said the exercise was a huge success, adding: “As at the last count this morning, we have been able to see 1,600 patients.

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“They have done 75 surgeries spanning from thyroid operations, hernia, abdominal, gynaecological and eye surgeries (cataracts) as well as dental care, among other medical interventions.”

He explained that the foreign medical team would be leaving but the management of ESUT Teaching Hospital would follow up on the post-operation care in liaison with the state’s ministry of health.

“So we are going to continue on sensitization and we hope that with the intervention of the wife of the governor who is collaborating with this NGO, not long from now, they will be revisiting the state”.

The founder of the international foundation, Dr. Peter Schnatz, during the flag-off exercise, had disclosed that the free medical mission was part of his contributions to extend God’s love to mankind.

According to him, “we want to build hope for people who are lacking. We want people to experience the love of Jesus Christ. Everything we are doing is free. Since 8am, we have been doing surgery in the theatre and that is free of charge.”