In the Spirit of Ayadiesm and the festive season over 300 persons on Wednesday with various health challenges across Ikot Offiong Ambai community of Akpabuyo LGA in Cross River State benefitted from from free Health Outreach offered by Ayade Home Healthcare Services and the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Faith Sanctuary Area.
General health screening and checks of patients blood pressure, HIV, Malaria tests, cholesterol and sugar levels amongst others were carried out, just as free consultation were given to patients, while prescription eye glasses and free drugs and mosquito nets were also distributed.
Speaking, 55 years old Offiong Ansa said before now, he had battled with the pain in the waist for the past three months and thanked Ayade for coming to his aid, adding that he lacked the money hitherto needed for the treatment.
Another beneficiary who had her severe malaria Mrs. Odey Flora, a local teacher said she came all the way from neigboring village to benefit from it because of the capable health personnel with the team aside its being free.
The Parish Pastor and Chief host, Godwin James who were among the beneficiaries, commended Governor Ben Ayade for giving back to the society, adding that lives were saved as a result of the medical intervention.
CEO of Vital Signs and Head of Ayade Home Healthcare Services, Dr Genevieve Barnaby represented in the outreach urged more churches to be involved in medical mission, while government will continue to periodically offer free medical care to cushion the health gap occasioned by the prevailing poverty in the society.
She was thankful of the Church for their support and mobilisation for the exercise to take place.
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