Free surgeries and dental care provided to Cross River residents
A recent medical outreach in Calabar has brought free healthcare services to over 1,000 residents of Cross River State. Organised by the Na’ar Youth Swagger Medical Outreach and Grace Network Evangelical Outreach, the initiative targeted individuals unable to afford medical treatment. Blessing Obie and a team of volunteer health professionals delivered surgeries, dental care, and other essential services. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, highlighting the significant impact on the community.
Highlights
- The outreach offered free surgeries, dental treatments, eye care, laboratory tests, and general consultations to residents in need.
- Blessing Obie stated that the programme is held annually and focuses on reaching vulnerable individuals who lack access to basic healthcare.
- Patients requiring further procedures, especially eye surgeries, are referred to partner facilities with costs covered by the foundation.
- Volunteer physician Kevin Waite reported that high blood pressure, hypertension, malaria, and elevated blood sugar were among the most common conditions treated.
- Beneficiaries like Magnus Emeh and Patience Sunday praised the organisers and called for more support from government authorities.
