- By Olamide Akintunde
Mainstream Foundation, in partnership with Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and Adamawa State Ministry of Health, has concluded a free eye clinic medical outreach for residents of Yola, the state capital.
A statement by Head of Corporate Communications at Mainstream Energy Solutions, Olugbenga Adebola, noted that the initiative, which offered free eye surgeries, medication, and consultancy services, was a beacon of joy for individuals who struggled with vision problems but could not afford the cost of treatment and follow-up medication.
Programme Manager of Mainstream, Zayyanu Illo, said: “The Eye Clinic Medical Outreach has become a hallmark of our health interventions. This is the 35th edition we have carried out. Since YEDC is an organisation under Quest Electricity, a subsidiary of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), we felt it was time to visit Yola with our specialists.”
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A beneficiary, Elizabeth Bitrus, whose cataract was removed, lauded the sponsors.
“I had almost lost hope. Thanks to this programme, I can see my grandchildren’s smiles, and I am grateful.”
According to the organisers, the initiative underscores the commitment of Mainstream and YEDC to enhancing wellbeing of communities and serves as an example of the positive impact that corporate entities can have on society.
Illo said the foundation screened 1,357 patients, with 80 cataract surgeries performed on residents, five pterygium cases, including chalazion, identified with corresponding surgeries carried out.
“And for those who did not need surgeries, we gave 957 of them eyeglasses. It was a great outing, which was supported by the Adamawa Ministry of Health. Our mantra as a Foundation is that we will do more,” Illo added.