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Nasarawa govt takes free medical outreach to Keffi zone

THE Nasarawa State Government has taken its free eye medical outreach to the Western senatorial district to improve healthcare delivery to people of the area.

Mr Ishaku Abari, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, said this in Nasarawa on Tuesday in continuation of the state government’s free eye outreach.

Abari said the state had already offered free eye medical outreach in Nasarawa North and South districts respectively in the last two weeks.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state government commenced the free eye medical outreach on July 8, as part of activities to mark Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s 100 days in office.

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The exercise began in Akwanga, Nasarawa North senatorial district, followed by Nasarawa South senatorial district, and would now be concluded in Nasarawa West senatorial district.

Abari added that the new administration in the state has given the eyes topmost priority due to its importance to the whole body.

“If the eyes are healthy, the whole body will be full of light. On the other hand, if the eyes are unhealthy, the whole body will be full of darkness,” he said.

While calling on residents to avail themselves of the opportunity, the permanent secretary said the initiative was targeted at poor residents across the state.

“The programme is designed specifically to improve the health of the people of the state, especially those with eye problems.

“The programme is also to take care of people that have eye challenges as we have a team of experts (doctors, nurses) and the necessary logistics to prosecute the project has been provided.

“It is when you are healthy that you can actually engage in productive ventures,” he said.

He also disclosed that free consultation services, eye surgeries would be carried out and eyeglasses would be distributed free of charge to beneficiaries.

The permanent secretary restated the continued commitment of the state government to deliver good health policies and programmes that would improve the lives of the people.

Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibrin, the Emir of Nasarawa, commended the state government for organising the outreach and called for its sustenance.

S-Davies Wande

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