By Chibuzor Ogode
The Director General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah has flagged off a one day free medical outreach for residents of Okpanam Community.
The flag off was on Friday, 20th June 2025, on behalf of the Ugo-Ani Of Okpanam HRM Dr Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu JP.
According to Chief Ukah, the free medical outreach was a strategic intervention for his constituents for the people to understand their health status and to offer free treatments for those diagnosed with hidden ailments.
Ukah officially kicked off the one day medical outreach inhis country home at Okpanam, in partnership with the Okpanam Community Development Union (OCDU) World wide.
He disclosed that the Medical outreach will cover both the old and young in the community and that medical services for the diagnosis and treatment of ailments like: General Health Challenge, Dentist and eye check, Dispatching of free mosquito treated nets and Health Talk on Prostrate and Diabetes prevention and control will be given.
Ukah emphasized that the initiative was aimed at improving the life expectancy of the populace and bring the dividends of democracy closer to the people, regardless of age and status.
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” This outreach is aimed at bringing healthcare services directly to the grassroots, so the people can enjoy the benefits of democracy”.
In his submission, the Committee Chairman Mr Charles Udo Okolo, commended the Okpanam Community Development Union, noting that it would help people who are often burdened by out-of-pocket healthcare expenses access free medical care.
” We have specialists available to attend to various medical conditions. This initiative is a wonderful gesture, particularly at a time when health care costs are high and many people can not afford to visit hospitals.”
One of the beneficiaries, Akeyemi Romanus, appreciated the Okpanam Community Development Union for organizing the medical outreach, adding that it has helped him discover an underlying health issues, for which he is now receiving treatment.
