By Chinyere Nwoye
The Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo Foundation has announced plans to organise its 17th edition of free medical, eye and dental care outreach across the seven local government areas of Anambra Central Senatorial District, as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare and promote the wellbeing of residents.
The humanitarian medical outreach, scheduled to commence on November 30, is designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to communities, particularly individuals and families who may face financial difficulties accessing basic medical attention.
According to the foundation, the programme will begin with an opening ceremony and official flag-off at Obu Umunri, Enugwu-Ukwu, on November 30, while subsequent medical activities will take place at designated centres across the senatorial district.
The first phase of the outreach will cover Njikoka Local Government Area on December 1, at Enugu Hall, Enugwu-Ukwu, followed by another session on December 2, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Abagana.
Activities will move to Anaocha Local Government Area on December 3, at Neni Town Hall, while residents of Agulu will benefit from the exercise on December 4, at Agulu Town Hall.
The foundation will proceed to Dunukofia Local Government Area on December 5, with the outreach taking place at Oye Ukpo Market Square, before moving to Nkwelle Civic Centre, Umunnachi, on December 7.
For Idemili North Local Government Area, the medical team will attend to residents on December 8, at Abatete Town Hall, and December 9, at Nkpor Town Hall, providing another opportunity for community members to access the free healthcare services.
The outreach will continue in Idemili South Local Government Area on December 10, at Ndiabor Hall, Ojoto, and December 11, at Umuagu Hall, Nnobi, ensuring that more residents within the area benefit from the humanitarian intervention.
Awka South Local Government Area will host the programme on December 12, at Nibo Civic Centre, and December 14, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, while the medical team will subsequently move to Awka North Local Government Area.
In Awka North, the outreach will take place on December 15, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Isuaniocha, and conclude on December 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ebenebe.
The foundation disclosed that activities at all designated centres would commence by 8:00 a.m. daily, urging residents, families, community leaders and other stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity to access free medical consultations and eye and dental care services.
It also encouraged residents to disseminate the information widely through their communities, religious organisations, social networks and other available channels, stressing that sharing the announcement could help individuals who urgently require medical attention benefit from the intervention.
The Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to touching lives and making meaningful contributions to society through humanitarian programmes, describing accessible healthcare as an important component of building healthier people and stronger communities.
For further enquiries and information about the outreach, interested members of the public can contact the foundation through 07038924662, 08036095444 or 07069222900.
The 17th edition of the outreach is expected to provide residents across Anambra Central with an opportunity to access essential healthcare services without the financial burden ordinarily associated with such medical attention.
Chinyere Nwoye is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
