Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, an internationally acclaimed non-governmental organisation, in partnership with Salvation Army, have kicked off a three day medical outreach to prevent blindness and other chronic conditions in Anambra, Enugu and Imo states.
The event, which started, Wednesday, at Amesi, Aguata local government area, Anambra state, a border town to several communities in Oji Rivers (Enugu) and Akokwa (Imo), is a biannual programme geared towards treatments of ear, nose, throats, epilepsy, eye care, othorpedic, dental and mental health.
The founder of the Tropical Gate Foundation, Apostle Nnamdi Mbaigbo, who flagged off the programme, explained that it was aimed at improving the people healthcare in critical areas as their commitment to the United Nations sustainable development goals.
“Through our outreach initiatives, we have reached out to individuals who are often marginalised and underserved. By providing essential ear, nose and throat services, we have helped those grappling with hearing impairments, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Bishop of Salvation Army, Anambra East Division, Major Nkwachukwu Ezeonyilimba, explained that the programme has impacted positively in the populace since it started over a decade as many with health issues were being resolved.
Contributing, some of the doctors in the medical team, from Enugu State, Dr Okafor Valentine and Mrs Ngọzi Ogbu, said they run a comprehensive eye check, provide free medical eye glasses, prescribes drugs and make recommendations where possible for people to maintain and sustain their health.