Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo says
the Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led Administrations Commitment to
reduce the disease burden of the Rivers People is unequivocal.
Dr. Banigo disclosed this during the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
Medical and Surgical Outreach Programme at the General Hospital Degema
to celebrate the 2017 NMA, Rivers Physicians Week.
Represented the Chairman Care Taker Committee of Degema Local
Government Council, Mrs. Okorite Carrie Adiele Dr. Banigo said
Government has invested heavily in the health sector because of its
belief that a healthy society ultimately translates to a wealthy
society.
She said the Wike led Administration has revived secondary health care
which was hitherto left to decay, strengthened routine immunization
services which has translated to impressive indices, noting that the
well being of the Rivers People is a top priority of the New Rivers
Vision Powered by the visioner himself, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike .
On his part the State Commissioner for Health Prof. Chike Princewill
who thanked the NMA for partnering with the Rivers State Government to
provide the free medical programme said his Ministry allowed the NMA
to use its facilities because they have been tested and trusted over
the years.
He said hence forth all organizations willing to carry out medical
outreach programmes must seek and get the necessary approval from the
State Ministry of Health before embarking on such programmes to
guarantee the safety and well being of the Rivers People.
In his remarks the Chairman, of the Rivers State Branch of the NMA
Dr. Datonye Alasia said as part of the celebration of the Physician’s
Week Annually his Association usually carries out medical missions.
He said this year the NMA decided to come to Degema and expanded the
scope of the medical outreach by including surgeries, eye care, dental
services, general check for cardio vascular diseases and other medical
checks.
Photo Caption
Representative of the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Okorite Carrie
Adiele, CTC Chairman, Degema LGA (Right) in a handshake with the State
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chike Princewill (Left) during the Nigerian
Medical Association (NMA), Physicians’ Week 2017 at Degema General
Hospital. On 26th Oct. 2017
the Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike led Administrations Commitment to
reduce the disease burden of the Rivers People is unequivocal.
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| Representative of the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Okorite Carrie Adiele, CTC Chairman, Degema LGA (Right) in a handshake with the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chike Princewill (Left) during the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Physicians’ Week 2017 at Degema General Hospital. |
Dr. Banigo disclosed this during the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
Medical and Surgical Outreach Programme at the General Hospital Degema
to celebrate the 2017 NMA, Rivers Physicians Week.
Represented the Chairman Care Taker Committee of Degema Local
Government Council, Mrs. Okorite Carrie Adiele Dr. Banigo said
Government has invested heavily in the health sector because of its
belief that a healthy society ultimately translates to a wealthy
society.
She said the Wike led Administration has revived secondary health care
which was hitherto left to decay, strengthened routine immunization
services which has translated to impressive indices, noting that the
well being of the Rivers People is a top priority of the New Rivers
Vision Powered by the visioner himself, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike .
On his part the State Commissioner for Health Prof. Chike Princewill
who thanked the NMA for partnering with the Rivers State Government to
provide the free medical programme said his Ministry allowed the NMA
to use its facilities because they have been tested and trusted over
the years.
He said hence forth all organizations willing to carry out medical
outreach programmes must seek and get the necessary approval from the
State Ministry of Health before embarking on such programmes to
guarantee the safety and well being of the Rivers People.
In his remarks the Chairman, of the Rivers State Branch of the NMA
Dr. Datonye Alasia said as part of the celebration of the Physician’s
Week Annually his Association usually carries out medical missions.
He said this year the NMA decided to come to Degema and expanded the
scope of the medical outreach by including surgeries, eye care, dental
services, general check for cardio vascular diseases and other medical
checks.
Photo Caption
Representative of the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Okorite Carrie
Adiele, CTC Chairman, Degema LGA (Right) in a handshake with the State
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Chike Princewill (Left) during the Nigerian
Medical Association (NMA), Physicians’ Week 2017 at Degema General
Hospital. On 26th Oct. 2017
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