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Health: Imo State, ANPA Join Hands On Medical Care
improving access to quality healthcare services.
The Imo State Government, through the Imo State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), has commenced a statewide medical mission aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services.
The initiative, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Egu, is scheduled to run from April 13 to April 17 across the three zones of the state.
In Owerri Zone, activities are being held at the Imo Specialist Hospital. Orlu Zone is hosting the mission at both the Imo State University Teaching Hospital and the Michael Uzodimma General Hospital, while services in Okigwe Zone are taking place at the Mbano Joint Hospital.
The medical mission includes free consultations, treatment services, and specialized interventions, alongside a training programme focused on sickle cell disease (SCD) for healthcare workers.
Activities began on Sunday, April 12, with the official flag-off and opening ceremony. On Monday, April 13, programmes include “Stop the Bleed” (Train-the-Trainer), sickle cell disease training, and medical, surgical, and eye care missions.
On Tuesday, April 14, sessions will cover Essential Newborn Care (Helping Babies Survive) and Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), alongside ongoing medical, surgical, and eye care services.
Wednesday, April 15, will feature continued Essential Newborn Care training and medical outreach services across all zones.
On Thursday, April 16, activities will include “Stop the Bleed” training, Basic Life Support/CPR in Owerri, a Wellness and Happiness workshop, as well as medical, surgical, and eye care missions.
The programme will conclude on Friday, April 17, with a half-day medical mission, cultural exchange activities, and a closing ceremony, while departure of participants is scheduled for Saturday, April 18.
The training components are designed to deepen understanding of key health issues, reduce stigma associated with conditions such as sickle cell disease, and improve care delivery pathways across the state.
