… 25 to 30 experienced professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other specialists, would be on the ground for the 16-day outreach.
By Kingsley Agim
The Cross River state government says it has concluded plans for a United States-based nonprofit organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission, to host a training and surgery medical mission in the state.
the Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, who represented Governor Bassey Otu at a meeting between the state government and the US-based organisation, over the weekend, said partnership arrangements have been concluded, with the mission scheduled to be held from 4th to 19th October, 2024.
“The government is happy with the initiative. It is in tandem with the present administration’s ‘People First’ mantra which is centred on access and better health service delivery for all citizens of the state by 2027,” Dr. Ayuk stated.
He assured representatives of the team that the government would support the intervention and provide the needed supportive environment for them to accomplish their work in the State.
The Commissioner further disclosed that General Hospital Calabar and General Hospital, Ukem in Odukpani, have selected health facilities to be used by the visiting team for free medical outreach to the people of the state.
He enjoined Cross Riverians to take advantage of the state government’s health interventions as a deliberate step to a healthier citizenry by the Otu-led administration
Sharing Hope Medical Mission, represented at the meeting by Hajiya Ismail Bello, said it is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing critical health services and training in underserved regions, with the view to enhance healthcare delivery through a multifaceted approach that includes advanced medical training, surgical interventions, and continuous collaboration with local healthcare providers.
The organisation disclosed that a composition of 25 to 30 experienced professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other specialists, would be on the ground for the 16-day outreach.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), surgical procedures across various specialities, specialised medical consulting with doctors and nurses, training by All Sharing Hope volunteers in various health specialities, donation of essential medical supplies, as well as continuous partnership and consulting with local health professionals, were some of the areas of focus mentioned by the organisation.
The meeting was also attended by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey, Special Adviser to the Governor on Nursing Education, Mrs Uduak Efem, Senior Special Adviser Administration, Office of the Wife of the Governor, Dr Comfort Oko, Special Adviser on Programmes – office of the Wife of the Governor, Queen Essien, among other management staff of the Ministry of Health.