Pharmaceutical firm donates medicines to Imo police officers
Amid concerns about the health of security personnel, Patricklingo Pharmaceuticals has donated essential medicines to the Imo State Police Command. The initiative took place during a medical outreach at the command headquarters in Owerri. Patrick Onwuelingo, the company's chief executive officer, said the effort aims to address health challenges faced by police officers. The donation highlights the importance of supporting the well-being of those serving on the frontlines.
What happened
- Patricklingo Pharmaceuticals organised a medical outreach to provide medicines to Imo police officers.
- Patrick Onwuelingo cited troubling health statistics within the police force as motivation for the initiative.
- A report in The Nigerian Health Journal was referenced, indicating that nearly half of police personnel are hypertensive.
- The state Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, praised the donation and encouraged other organisations to support police health.
- The company emphasised the need for private sector involvement in improving public health outcomes for critical service providers.
