The O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation says it has recorded over a thousand treatments in its 35th Free Medical Mission at Omoku, Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State.
The five-day event, which kicked off on Monday offered general medical services, surgeries, dental care, pediatric care, physiotherapy and optometric care and surgeries to residents.
Speaking at the event, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Mrs Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, who was represented by Mr Agiriye M. Harry commended the foundation for creating a bridge to health care in the state and also extending it to surrounding states.
According to her, “The O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation is a brand that has stood the test of time.”
The Chairman of the Foundation, Dr Mrs Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs who was represented by the Head, Foundation Affairs, Mr Oribi James Anaye, in her remarks, expressed gratitude to all those who helped make the mission a success.
“Since we started seeing patients on Monday, a total of 1020 of them have received treatment at the close of day on Tuesday. Children, women and men have received medical attention.
“Even as I speak, patients are being attended and based on experience by the time the mission comes to a close at least 4000 – 6000 persons would have received quality care.
“I thank God Almighty for His grace and provision granted to us to carry out this five-day Free Medical Mission. I also thank all of you for your trust in our mission. I implore all of us to you continue to take good care of our health”, She said.
Since Monday, a team of 49 medical and 22 non-medical volunteers have been proving medical services to the people at the Model Primary Health Care Centre in the community.
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