ASMATA PRESIDENT-GENERAL COMMENDS SOLUDO’S HEALTHCARE AGENDA, LAUDS FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH
By Ebele Egoh
The President-General of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), Chief Humphrey Anuna, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly the recruitment of qualified healthcare professionals across the state.
Chief Anuna gave the commendation on July 14 while participating in the ongoing five-day free medical outreach at Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, where he received medical attention from healthcare professionals.
He described the market clinic as a vital healthcare facility capable of saving lives by providing prompt medical care and reducing casualties during emergencies.
The ASMATA President-General praised the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market, Mr. Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and his team for organising the free medical outreach, describing the initiative as timely, innovative and impactful.
“I am impressed that a market can invest so much time, effort and resources to organise such a comprehensive medical outreach at no cost to beneficiaries. I am delighted that this is happening during my tenure as ASMATA President-General,” he noted.
Chief Anuna encouraged traders to take advantage of the free medical services, stressing that regular health checks are essential for the early detection and treatment of illnesses.
According to him, good health remains the foundation of productivity and economic prosperity, adding that “health is wealth.”
During the visit, he monitored the outreach and underwent a comprehensive medical examination, including blood pressure checks, malaria screening, medical consultation, laboratory investigations and eye examination.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services provided by the medical team, appreciating the organisers for offering consultations, laboratory tests, eye care services and medications free of charge.
Ebele Egoh is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State