Hundreds of residents of Udu Local Government Area in Delta State on Monday benefitted from Senator Ede Dafinone’s Free Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach, a health initiative designed to serve all eight local government areas in Delta Central Senatorial District.
The outreach, held at Orhuwhorhun Primary Health Centre, was organized in partnership with the National Health Fellows, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). Residents received free diabetes and blood pressure checks, tuberculosis (TB) screenings, eye examinations, reading glasses, and essential medications.
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Some of the beneficiaries at Udu undergoing medical check[/caption]
Mr. Daniel Odien, Senator Dafinone’s Liaison Officer for Udu LGA, commended the senator for his compassion and dedication to improving access to healthcare. “We thank Senator Ede Dafinone for sponsoring this programme that has touched many lives and rekindled their hope for good health. God bless our distinguished senator,” he said.
Also speaking, Mr. Darlington Ehriejakor, Senior Special Assistant to the Senate President and ward coordinator for Senator Dafinone, lauded the initiative. “This outreach has brought real relief to our people. We thank Senator Dafinone and his team for their selfless service and pray that God grants him more strength to do even more,” he remarked.
Arc. Alex Emuobor Oniomughare, Assistant Liaison Officer to Dafinone, emphasized the importance of the outreach to the elderly, describing it as “a rare opportunity that has lifted the spirits of many.” He urged that the programme be held annually.
Beneficiaries expressed deep appreciation for the initiative, noting that it helped address long-neglected health conditions. Madam Edirin Ararirhe said, “I didn’t know I had high blood pressure until I came here. The team treated me with care. May God bless the organiser.”
Another participant, Mrs. Precious Egbe, praised the medical team’s professionalism, saying, “Everything was orderly. I thank Senator Dafinone and pray this humanitarian service continues.”
Senator Ede Dafinone’s ongoing free medical outreach continues to bring hope and health awareness to communities across Delta Central, reinforcing his commitment to the well-being of his constituents.
