Programme Title: Health Awareness Campaign Lecture

Organizer: UTUENIKAN NDÌTÔ AKWA IBOM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, Rivers State Chapter

Programme Venue: Rivers State Chapter – Full Gospel Assembly, No. 6 Lord Emmanuel by Rumumasi Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Sustainable Development Goal: 3 – Good Health and Well-being

The foundation organized a comprehensive lecture focusing on high blood pressure/stroke. The session covered causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors for developing heart diseases, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Additionally, the event provided free basic medical tests, including blood pressure measurement, blood glucose tests, and malaria parasite tests. Other services offered included free Hepatitis/HIV screening, free prostate cancer screening, free consultation, and distribution of free drugs for common diseases.

The programme, led by Chapter Coordinator Utuenikan (Mrs) Utibe Obot, featured an insightful lecture anchored by Assistant Coordinator Utuenikañ (Dr) Uduak Uko, a trained specialist in Health Epidemic Prevention. The dedicated health workers, along with Dr. Uko, ensured the success of the program, reaching and benefiting a significant number of participants. The sessions were highly informative and well-received by the attendees.

K’ima yak inwam idem nnyin!

Utuenikañ (Comr.) David Gibson Ibanga
International Public Relations Officer