BY SAMSON OGOWEWO
IN a bid to promote healthcare accessibility and early detection of diseases, Project Ten Million, a free health test initiative organized by the World Health Organization and partners, was concluded yesterday.
According to Executive Secretary of the Isoko South Primary Health Development Agency, Dr. Ilayegwe Ogheneruru, “Project Ten Million aims to identify and manage health issues early, reducing complications and promoting overall well-being. The project offers free screening for hypertension, and diabetes, and individuals with detected cases would be referred to secondary health facilities for further treatment.”
Director of Nursing Services, Felicia Onwano emphasized the importance of regular health checks, stating that early detection is crucial in preventing health issues from escalating.
However, transportation remains a significant challenge for our team, moving from one location to another. I appeal to the Local Government Chairman of Isoko South and all well-meaning spirited individuals, organizations, and citizens of Isoko to support subsequent programmes, providing maximum support to overcome logistics and transportation challenges, enabling us to reach more people.”
Trained health professionals, including Rachael Omaterie, who led the testing team, Ifoma Opimi, responsible for sugar testing, and Emmanuel Ogoro, the digital data entry officer, conducted the tests at various locations, including Oleh Police Station, Isoko South Local Government Secretariat, and churches.
