The Miango Community in Bassa Local Government Area celebrated as the Dr. Isa El-Buba Foundation conducted a free medical outreach, diagnosing and treating over 500 residents for various ailments. The event, held at the LEA Primary School Chinye-Miango, saw a large turnout of people from neighboring communities eager to receive medical care.
The outreach, which commenced at 10 am, was the first of its kind organized by the Dr. El-Buba Foundation. Deborah El-Buba Atubi, the Executive Director, expressed gratitude for the support from doctors, nurses, volunteers, and specialists, totaling over 25 professionals.
“We aimed to impact lives and make a difference, particularly in rural areas where medical needs are often unmet. Bassa LGA, specifically Miango Community, was chosen for this reason,” Atubi explained.
The foundation’s focus areas included consultations, examinations, diagnoses (screening for malaria, high blood pressure, HBV, sugar levels, etc.), medication, and treatment. In cases requiring further attention, the foundation ensured referrals to competent consultants and hospitals.
Atubi highlighted the importance of addressing health issues with both medical and spiritual approaches, emphasizing that common ailments like headaches, malaria, and hypertension should not lead to death. She noted the outreach’s goal was to save lives and provide solutions to prevent avoidable deaths.
The turnout was impressive, with many residents grateful for the free medical services. The foundation has previously engaged in other empowerment programs, including support for orphanages and providing grants.
Dr. Solomon Ubochi of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) reported that they had one referral case involving a tuberculosis patient who had not been taking medication. Most diagnoses included peptic ulcer disease (PUD), malaria, typhoid, and high blood pressure.
Rev. David Rabo of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Miango expressed gratitude for the foundation’s care and concern for the community. He urged other individuals to emulate the foundation’s efforts to support the less privileged.
Yusuf Audu John Awai, Ward of Chinye-Miango, appreciated the foundation’s timely intervention, describing it as a godsend for his people, who have been traumatized by recent attacks and lacked access to medical care.
Mai-Angwa James Ngi Bulus, Ward of Jebu Miango Community, was initially skeptical but relieved to find the services were free. He praised the foundation for its generosity.
Community members, including Mai-Angwa Sunday Breberi, Elder Gideon Kwa of Kitago Miango, Mrs. Mercy Sene Gai, and Cecilia Ize, shared their joy and gratitude, noting that the outreach was a much-needed intervention following the challenges faced by their communities.
