By Ngozi Okoli
Sen. Stella Adaeze Oduah, on October 24, hosted a group of visiting Belgian medical doctors to a special farewell dinner in Anambra State in recognition of their contributions to healthcare delivery and international medical cooperation.
The dinner celebrated the doctors’ participation in the Sen. Stella Oduah Free Specialized Medical Outreach, through which they collaborated with Nigerian medical professionals to provide essential healthcare services to residents.
The medical outreach provides free surgical procedures and medical consultations to thousands of beneficiaries at Solution General Hospital, Okpoko, and Fegge General Hospital, Onitsha, helping to improve access to specialised medical care.
Speaking at the event, Oduah expressed gratitude to the visiting doctors for their commitment to humanitarian service, noting that their willingness to work beyond national boundaries demonstrated that compassion and dedication to saving lives transcended nationality.
She acknowledged their contributions to the medical outreach, describing the partnership as a valuable demonstration of international solidarity and a shared commitment to improving healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
In their response, the Belgian doctors appreciated Oduah for initiating the humanitarian programme and commended her commitment to the welfare of her constituents. They also expressed their willingness to sustain collaboration aimed at strengthening medical cooperation between Belgium and Nigeria.
Among the dignitaries who attended the dinner was the Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Hon. Emelie Albert Ibekwe, alongside the APGA chairman in the area and other distinguished guests.
The event featured music, cultural performances and interactions among the guests, providing an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the medical partnership and the bonds established between the visiting doctors and their Nigerian counterparts.
The collaboration underscores the importance of international partnerships in expanding access to specialised healthcare, bringing medical expertise closer to residents of Anambra State and reinforcing efforts to improve the well-being of communities across Anambra North.
*Ngozi Okoli is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State “
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