Rotary Club offers free medical tests, treatment to Gidan Gimba dwellers in Nasarawa
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Abuja, Oct.1, 2017 (NAN) The Rotary Club of Abuja, Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday offered free medical tests and treatment to 210 rural dwellers in Gidan Gimba Village in Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gidan Gimba, is an adopted village of the club.
The health outreach conducted by the club to also mark the 57TH Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, was in line with the 2017 Rotary Family Health Days which commenced on Sept.28 across the World.
Ms Evelyn Onyilo, the Chartered Secretary of the club, who led the team, said out of the 210 participants, a total of 80 persons were offered family counseling.
Onyilo also said 81 people underwent HIV, type B and C Hepatitis tests while 100 of them were screened for Malaria.
According to her, the 81 persons screened for HIV tested negative.
She however said two persons tested positive to type B Hepatitis, adding that the affected persons were referred to the Hospital to commence treatment.
She further said 109 children were de-wormed, adding that a total of 48 sanitary towels were distributed to young ladies in the community.
The team leader also said 64 children were administered Vitamin A supplement while 51 malaria treated nets were distributed to families.
NAN reports that a sizeable number of male and female condoms were shared to the youths of the community.
Onyilo, therefore, thanked the community leader, Chief Danjuma Audu for allowing the club access to his subjects, adding that rotary was only committed to the well-being of the people.
On his part, Audu expressed delight on the adoption of the village by the club, adding that the community had benefitted tremendous goodwill and assistance since the synergy was struck.
NAN reports that Rotary for Family Health and Aids Prevention Incorporated; Gilead, The Oasis Hope for Humanity, CoCa Cola Nigeria Plc and Mike Omotosho Foundation sponsored this year’s Rotary Family Health Days. (NAN)
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Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi