Ngor Okpala monarch, foundation target 1,000 beneficiaries in medical outreach
Photo : His Royal Highness Eze Dr. Eme Njoku, MBBS, PhD, FRSPH (UK)
Eze Udo II of Nguru/Umuowa Autonomous Community
By Athan Agbakwuru, Owerri
The Rural Health Foundation, in conjunction with the Nnodim Njoku Family and Umuowa Cottage Hospital has announced a One-Day Free Medical Outreach aimed at providing quality, accessible and essential healthcare services to 1,000 residents of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State.
In a statement released Monday, HRH Eze Dr Eme Njoku, Eze Udo II of Nguru/Umuowa Autonomous community on behalf of the family, disclosed that the medical outreach is in loving memory of late Mr. Nnejiakolam Charles Njoku.
The monarch pointed out that the humanitarian initiative is part of a collective commitment to promoting community health, improving access to medical care and bringing essential healthcare services closer to individuals and families, irrespective of their financial circumstances.
According to him, Dr. Mrs. Chioma Egu
Imo State Commissioner for Health will be the Special Guest of Honour while Dr. Vin Udokwu, former Commissioner for Health in Imo State and Hon. Iyk Ibe, former Member, Imo State House of Assembly are among the distinguished guests.
Eze Njoku further highlighted that five medical services will be offered free of charge during the outreach programme namely: free optical services, free medical check-ups, free healthcare services, free medication through provision of essential prescribed medications and free medicated eyeglasses for eligible beneficiaries.
He encouraged residents of Umuowa, Nguru, Ihitte Obiangwu, Umuahiagu, Obube and other communities across Ngor Okpala LGA to participate in the programme which will kick off Sunday 15th November 2026 with Church outings at Trinity Christian Church Akwakuma Owerri and St. Thomas Catholic Parish Umuowa, Ngor Okpala.
The statement indicated that the Medical outreach will take place at 9am on Monday 16th November at Umuowa Cottage Hospital, near Sam Mbakwe Airport Junction, Umuowa, Imo State.
He outlined other programmes slated for the memorial event to include: Coral Services, Youths Enhancement Talk Show, Assistance To Selected Schools and entertainment
“This is an opportunity to access essential medical services, receive professional health assessments and benefit from free medications and optical care.
“We warmly invite individuals, families, senior citizens, persons with visual challenges and residents across Ngor Okpala to take advantage of this humanitarian medical intervention.
Healthcare for All. Compassion in Action. A Healthier Ngor Okpala. Because a healthier community begins with access to quality healthcare, ” the royal father asserted.
