By Obianuju Isima
Women across Njikoka I Constituency are set to benefit from a three-day free medical outreach and health screening programme sponsored by the Member representing Njikoka I Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Hon. Chidi Ibemeka, FCAI.
Organised through the Save the Future Movement, the initiative is designed to bring quality healthcare closer to the people by providing free medical services within their communities during the 2026 August women’s meetings.
The outreach will offer a wide range of healthcare services, including blood pressure, blood sugar, body temperature and other vital checks. Beneficiaries will receive medical consultations and treatment for common ailments such as malaria, typhoid and arthritis.
Specialised services will include dental consultations, tooth extraction, cleaning and fillings, as well as eye examinations and consultations. Participants requiring further medical attention will receive appropriate guidance and referrals.
According to the organisers, the outreach is intended to remove financial and distance barriers that often prevent people from accessing timely healthcare, enabling women to receive essential medical attention at no cost.
The programme will commence on August 3 with members of the Nawfia Women Development Union at the Nawfia Town Union Hall. On August 4, separate outreaches will be held for Enugwu-Ukwu Catholic Women at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and Enugwu-Ukwu Anglican Women at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. The exercise will continue on August 6 for Nawfia Catholic Women at Ave Maria Parish, while ECDU Women Wing members will benefit on August 8 at Obu Umunri.
Hon. Ibemeka described the initiative as a token of appreciation to the women of Njikoka I for their invaluable contributions to their families and communities, encouraging eligible participants to take advantage of the opportunity by attending the outreach at their designated venues.
The organisers emphasized that all medical consultations, laboratory checks, medications and treatments provided during the outreach will be free of charge, with no registration or service fees required.
The Save the Future Movement reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the people through impactful community-based interventions.
Obianuju Isima is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
