Community development service: Ukala Medical Foundation gives free Medical treatment to Mbiri People


By Victor Bieni

MBIRI- As part of efforts to promote the development of the health sector and strengthen the Civic space in the state, Ukala Medical Foundation led by its CEO, Dr. Gabriel . C . Ukala embarked on two days free Medical treatment at Mbiri Community, on the 20th and 21st of April 2019.

The CEO of Ukala Medical Foundation, and one of the board of trustees, Prof. Anyiwe Ada Mercy during an interview with the Newsmen at Mbiri in Ika-North East Local Government Area of Delta state stated that giving back to the society has always been the cardinal tradition of Ukala's family.
Dr Gabriel Ukala, the CEO Ukala Medical Foundation and a cross section of attendees.


Dr Ukala who was accompanied by members of the Board of trustees of the foundation alongside other specialist doctors, pharmacist and nurses stormed the Community for two days free Medical treatment with drugs and medical equipment for check-ups diagnoses and treatment of patients. The community people held down by different ailments turned out enmass for the health delivery services and wellness.

Dr. Ukala being the son of the soil said that it has become necessary to give back to the society through Community services, and support to the two ill and vulnerable who are unable to source or afford the needed health care, also that it is imperative to complement the Delta State Government efforts through the support of  Non-profit organizations for sustainable health care.
Beneficiaries at Mbiri Community with the Ophthalmologist (a team member of the Ukala Medical Foundation).
Some dignitaries at the opening ceremony: from the left, Hon. Sunday Bamah, Mrs Ngozi Bamah, Emmanuel Ukala, SAN; Prof. Mercy Anyiwe, The Obi of Mbiri, HRH Ifeanyi Alekwe; Prof. Sam Ukala; Dr. Gabriel Ukala and other community leaders.
Prof Sam Ukala in an opening speech, said that the event was meant to show love to the community of their origin and that soon such events will cover other communities in Delta.
Ukala Medical foundation has lived up to its expectations in line with some of  its organizational objectives which include: To provide Medical consultative and diagnostic services, to ensure every child is immunized against common communicable diseases, promote medical guidance, where possible treatment to certain individuals whose ailments require specialists care as community people were given free drugs, and treatments to  those with eye, ear, teeth, and other health related problems. And these were professionally handled by specialists’ doctors.
Prof Anyiwe and a nurse registering attendees.
In an interview with some Women, Youths and Children in the Community, the people Commended Ukala Medical Foundation for coming to their aid and said that the event was first of its kind in the community but were not surprised since it is initiated by Ukala's family which is well known for education. According to them, Ukala Medical Foundation has ameliorated, reduced the health challenges of both the old and young in the community with the help of specialist Doctors on eye (ophthalmologist), teeth (Dentist), pharmacists and others and prayed God’s blessings to visit the Foundation.
Dr Gabriel Ukala, the CEO Ukala Medical Foundation and a cross section of attendees.
In an interview with some of the Community stakeholders in the area, some of who were beneficiaries of the free Medical treatment, the people commended the Ukala Medical Foundation for coming to the aid of the community since a lot of health grounds were covered. They testified that the programme is in line with Governor Okowa's SMART agenda policy on improved and affordable Health Care services and development of the rural areas and advised the Foundation not to relent. They also called to other organizations to emulate the good works of Ukala Medical Foundation.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

AFRICAN CULTURE: THE BEST 21st CENTURY MASQUERADE FOUND IN UTCHI COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

Image
By Victor Bieni Culture is as old as man. God loves traditions and orderliness, that is discipline. Before the creation of mankind on earth, God has created other creatures that he will put under the control of man which he created in his own image. Culture is defined as people ways of life, or the way people live there life generally.   Peoples culture varies depending on quarters, communities, Local Governments, ethnic groups, states, Regions, countries and Continents in terms of Marriage, Technology, Education, Arts and Crafts, Buildings, Food and Agriculture, dressing, Language and others to mention but a few. Categorically, there was the existence of Culture and traditions in the Garden of Eden when God   gave a commandment to   Adam and Eve not to eat the forbidden fruits.   Archaeologists, a group of scientist that studies human evolution and fossils said some time ago in the beginning of 21 st century that they discovered the Garden of Eden in Kenya one of the Afri
Read more

2019: FORMER DELTA PDP SCRIBE, UGBOMAH CONGRATULATES OKOWA ON HIS RE-ELECTION VICTORY, TASK HIM ON TACKLING URBAN DRIFT

By Victor Bieni Oko- Former Delta State Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and First Executive Chairman,    Oshimili South LGA of Delta State in 1998, Hon. Chief Felix Uche Ugbomah has Congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on his re-election victory in the just concluded elections of March 9th, 2019 Guber polls in the state as he task him on checkmating the menace of urban drift for socio-economic development in Delta. Chief Alanza, erstwhile PDP state youth leader (1999-2000) stated that the party's victory in the just Concluded 2019 general election in the state is as result of Governor Okowa has taken the good steps of Chief James Ibori as he was able to galvanized the entire state today in terms of human relations and other notable developmental strides in the area of infrastructure, human capital development. The  2007 Delta Ex- Commissioner on orientation and strategy addressed Newsmen in his Country home at Oko in Oshimili South LGA of Delta State toda
Read more