The Executive Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Anthony Nyong, has commended the Rotary Club of Uyo Metropolis and its partners for bringing quality healthcare services to the grassroots through a comprehensive Maternal and Child Health, Disease Prevention and Treatment Outreach held at the Primary Health Centre, Odot.
The medical outreach, organised by the Rotary Club of Uyo Metropolis in collaboration with Premier Medical Services and the Rotaract E-Club of Ibom Cosmopolitan, and supported by Rotary Clubs across Akwa Ibom State and Rotaract Zone 3, took place recently.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Nyong described the outreach as a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian service and a worthy complement to the healthcare priorities of his administration. He expressed appreciation to the Rotary Club and its partners for choosing Nsit Atai as one of the beneficiary local government areas, noting that the initiative reflects a genuine commitment to improving the health and well-being of the people.
The Chairman stated that healthcare remains one of the essential pillars of sustainable community development, stressing that access to quality medical services, especially for women and children, is critical to building healthier families and stronger communities.
He lauded the donation of medical equipment to the Primary Health Centre, Odot, as well as the specialised training provided for healthcare personnel on the use of the equipment and infant resuscitation techniques.
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According to him, the intervention will significantly strengthen the capacity of the health facility to provide quality healthcare services to residents.
Hon. Nyong also praised the launch of the medical and vocational empowerment initiative for pregnant teenage adolescents, describing it as a compassionate intervention that addresses not only healthcare needs but also the social and economic challenges faced by vulnerable young mothers.
The Executive Chairman further expressed profound appreciation to the Chairman of Ediyang Foundation, PAG Ubong Obot, an illustrious son of Nsit Atai, for facilitating the Rotary medical outreach to the local government.
He noted that such partnerships and selfless contributions by public-spirited individuals remain vital to community development.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery, Hon. Nyong assured the Rotary Club and its partners of the Council’s continued support for initiatives aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of the people of Nsit Atai.
Earlier in his address, the President of the Rotary Club of Uyo Metropolis, Rotarian Kalu Sylvester, said the outreach was a reflection of Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian service and community development.
He explained that the programme was more than a routine medical outreach, describing it as a collective effort by Rotary Clubs across Akwa Ibom State and Rotaract Zone 3 to create sustainable impact through partnership and service.
Rotarian Sylvester noted that maternal and child health remains a major area of focus for Rotary because healthy mothers and healthy children are the foundation of thriving communities.
He added that through collaboration with Premier Medical Services and other partners, the club remains committed to extending quality healthcare services to underserved communities.
Representing the Managing Director of Premier Medical Services, Prof. Nsikak Udoakang, Dr Usen reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to sustaining its partnership with Rotary in delivering healthcare interventions, particularly in the area of maternal and child healthcare.
He assured that Premier Medical Services would continue to support initiatives that improve access to quality healthcare across communities.
The outreach featured maternal and child health education; comprehensive eye screening and vision tests; free reading glasses for beneficiaries with visual impairment; free medical consultations; laboratory investigations, including random blood sugar (RBS) and malaria tests; free prescribed medications; donation of antenatal care packs to expectant mothers; and the donation of essential medical equipment to the Primary Health Centre, Odot.
Healthcare workers also received practical training on the proper use of the donated medical equipment as well as infant resuscitation procedures, further enhancing their capacity to respond effectively to maternal and newborn health emergencies.
Among the equipment donated to the health facility were sphygmomanometers, foetal dopplers, delivery trays, artery forceps, episiotomy scissors, tissue forceps, gallipots with covers, needle holders, digital thermometers, stethoscopes, mesh nebulisers, paediatric and adult Ambu bags, digital weighing scales, pulse oximeters and other essential medical tools.
One of the highlights of the outreach was the unveiling of a medical and vocational empowerment initiative for a pregnant teenage adolescent identified during the exercise. Under the initiative, she will receive free antenatal and postnatal care and be sponsored to acquire a vocational skill of her choice, empowering her to become financially independent and build a better future for herself and her child.
The event attracted Rotary leaders from across Akwa Ibom State, healthcare professionals, community stakeholders and beneficiaries, all united by a shared commitment to promoting healthier mothers and healthier children.
Also present at the event were the Vice Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs Affiong Amanam; the Director of Health, Mrs Nene Ibok; the Supervisor for Health, Hon. Mandu Edemikoh; and other government officials and dignitaries.
