by By Elijah Ugani
The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, in partnership with The Akpanke Foundation, the Solid Rock Movement and Healia Care and Sacred Heart Hospital Obudu, has staged a 10 days Medical Outreach for his constituents.
Declaring the event opened at Sacred Heart Hospital Obudu, the Lawmaker reiterated that the event which will be annual event is aimed at lending a hand to the less privileged and the needed to access medical services is one of his deliberate efforts aimed at providing basic services for his constituents.
Akpanke noted that “I have routinely over the last four years visit this hospital to pay hospital bills for patients who usually discharged and cannot afford their bills irrespective of where they come from”
Speaking further, the lawmaker averred that “Our people are in need of adequate medical services and we will continue to provide the services that are within our reach at the moment for their benefit”.
On his part the state Chairman of PDP, Mr Venatius Ikem Esq, called on the public to take advantage of the opportunity to access the free medical services.
Ikem who assured the people of the dividends of democracy under the watch of Hon Peter Akpanke, stated that the days ahead can only get better.
Hon Peter Akpanke and the state PDP chairman, took the lead to be examined during the exercise.
The medical outreach with commenced on the 4th of January, 2024 is to end on January 13th, 2024.
Some of the early beneficiaries of the services commended the lawmaker for his timely intervention.
Mrs Mary Ogar referred to Hon Peter Akpanke as God sent when she stated that “Today I’m happy to be a beneficiary of Hon Peter Akpanke, the Solid Rock. The news of the solid rock paying hospital bills for people is everywhere and I told myself that I must come out to assess this services and I’m happy I have been attended to.
“My prayer for the solid rock is that God should continue to provide for him to enable him reach out to those who are in need”
Services to be provided include; Blood pressure check, blood sugar check, malaria test, eye examination and distribution of eyewear, surgeries, and health lectures.
