29/12/2023
ADUPI EMORIKO OGUGU BENEFITED FROM THE HELP ENHANCE LIVES PEACE INITIATIVE INT'L (HELPII) FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH
In commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the celebration as a religious and commercial holiday. It is one of the most sacred days in Christianity and is spent singing carols, eating delicious food, exchanging gifts, visiting friends, spending time with family, and so much more. In a similar vein, a community in Kogi State called Adupi Emoriko Ogugu, in Olamaboro Local Government Area has benefited from a free Medical Outreach carried out by an Abuja-based NGO; Help Enhance Lives Peace Initiative Int’l (HELPII).
Help Enhance Lives Peace Initiative Int'l (HELPll) is a non-profit organization dedicated and Committed to the course of Humanity in providing free medical outreach to underserved communities. In partnership with local government and health officials. HELPll recently held a free medical outreach program in Adupi Emoriko Ogugu, a remote village in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria.
The primary objectives of the program were to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of Adupi Emoriko Ogugu and the other 6 neighboring Communities which include Epeilo, Imaja, Aloko, Ogene, and Ofante respectively. This is to raise awareness about preventive healthcare and to promote a healthier lifestyle in the communities
The program included a wide range of medical services, such as consultations with medical professionals, diagnosis, treatment, and distribution of essential medications. Health screenings for non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, HIV/Aids Counseling, and Testing were also conducted. Additionally, the program also focused on maternal and child health, with prenatal and postnatal care services being offered to pregnant women and children under the age of five.
The free medical outreach program had a significant impact on the lives of the people in Adupi Emoriko Ogugu and her immediate communities. Over 300 Participants were direct beneficiaries of this program as Many residents who could not afford regular healthcare services were able to access the necessary medical care. The program also educated the community on the importance of regular health check-ups, early detection of diseases, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative and emphasized the importance of continued support in improving access to healthcare services in their community.
Following the successful outreach, Help Enhance Lives Peace Initiative Int'l aims to continue its efforts in providing sustainable healthcare solutions to underserved communities in Kogi State, with a focus on building partnerships with local healthcare providers and institutions.
In conclusion, the Help Enhance Lives Peace Initiative Int'l’s free medical outreach in Adupi Emoriko Ogugu had a significant impact on the community’s health and well-being of the people by providing essential healthcare services, raising awareness about preventive healthcare, and promoting healthier lifestyles, the program has made a lasting difference in the lives of the residents of this remote village in Kogi State, Nigeria.
