Abians Laud Onyejeocha’s Medical Outreach 

The ongoing five-day free medical and surgical outreach sponsored by the Minister (State) of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, in Abia State has been lauded as a model of altruism by well-intentioned Nigerians and Abians. 

The 16th edition of the initiative, which was flagged off Friday, has so far seen over 500 individuals struggling with various health challenges benefitted from the initiative. 

In a statement by Onyejeocha’s Media Adviser, Emameh Gabriel, hundreds of residents from various communities in Abia State, including Amuda, Ngodo, Mbala, Umuaku, Owerre-Ezukala, Umuchieze, Umuelem, Ndiawa, Ihie, Achara, Nneato, and Umunze have so far benefitted from the initiative with three more days left. 

Emameh explained that a key highlight of the day was the provision of eye surgery and treatments, including a range of surgical procedures for pile, fibroid, hernia and others to the participating communities, with the venue at Madam Susana Mbah Health Center, Amuda Umuaku Road, Isuochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State.

Mr. Bethel Ejim, who arrived early to address his eye concerns, expressed his deep gratitude to God “for using Nkeiruka every year to attend to their medical and other needs”.

Mrs. Chinaza, who had pile issue, expressed her joy in the outreach, saying: “The treatment gave her a relief and she was hopeful that she will recover on time and to live a normal life again.”

For Madam Tina Ezechi, who also came for fibroid operation, “the outreach was a life saving event, and only God will reward Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.”

Others, who received eye care included Mr. Emma Orunwa, Mrs. Nzubechukwu and Mrs. Miracle Anyika.

Doctors were also present to cater to individuals’ suffering from various ailments.

Mrs. Mercy Obiesie, who accompanied her daughter scheduled for hernia surgery, took the opportunity to consult a doctor for herself as well. 

She expressed her heartfelt appreciation to God for blessing Isuochi with Onyejeocha, who “remains mindful of her roots”, and prayed for her “continued success”.

In another touching moment, the mother of a young boy named Chijioke Ugorji, who underwent successful hernia surgery, raised her hands in joy, thanking God for answering her prayers through the outreach programme.

The Onyejeocha’s 16th medical outreach, according to her Media Adviser, “is more than just a series of consultations and procedures; it’s a beacon of hope, a chance for Abians to regain their health and embrace a brighter future. 

He said: “With three more days left, its impact promises to reach even further, leaving a lasting legacy of care and compassion in its wake.”