The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has provided free medical care to over 1,500 residents of Rumuolumeni Community in Obio-Akpor LGA, Rivers State.
The one-day outreach offered malaria and urine tests, deworming, Vitamin A, consultations, HIV awareness, medications, and mosquito nets for children and pregnant women. Residents were also screened and treated for diabetes, hepatitis, malaria, and high blood pressure.
Commander of NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Cajethan Aniaku, said the event is part of the Navy’s corporate social responsibility under Operation Delta Sanity II and aligns with the vision of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
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While highlighting the commitment of Navy to community development and health, Aniaku said, noted it was also part of activities marking the Navy’s 69th anniversary.
Rumuolumeni’s traditional ruler, HRH Eze Elvis Okocha Orlumeni, represented by Eze Chinedu Nyeche Onunwo, thanked the Navy for their continued support.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, with Mrs Joy Samuel praising the free mosquito net and Mrs Loveth Amadi appreciating them for providing the treatment she needed.
