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The Union of Journalists of Nigeria (NUJ), FCT council in collaboration with the Nizamiye hospital, a private medical center, presented plans for free medical reach in the month of June and during its next press week.
The president, Nuj FCT, Comrade Grace Ike revealed this in Abuja, during an interactive session with the deputy director of Operations of the Nizamiye Hospital, Mohammed Abubakar.
While deliberating about the areas of collaboration, particularly in defense of community health and service, he explained that the initiative aimed to promote public health awareness and provide free health services to journalists within the territory of the Federal Capital.
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Comrade Ike, who praised the dedication of the Nizamiye hospital to quality medical care and his continuous community support efforts, reaffirmed the union's commitment to raise awareness about local health solutions and improve the well -being of its members through strategic associations.
“We expect a stronger association beyond this medical reach.
“For example, issues such as support for internal displaced persons (IDP) in association with states are not well publicized.
“Our platform can help amplify such causes throughout the country, since we represent all journalists in the FCT.
“We also have our own news and website platform, which can be used to further promote these initiatives. This collaboration is only the beginning of a broader association beyond medical reach,” he said.
In his comments, the deputy director of Operations, Mohammed Abubakar expressed his willingness to support the press week by offering a series of medical dissemination for journalists
“We welcome this type of association. All we need is a formal letter that describes the dissemination plan, and we will continue together.”
Abubakar urged the media to highlight the quality options available locally to help reduce the growing trend of medical tourism.
He also shared the successful dissemination programs of the hospital, which have served thousands of Nigerians in Nasarawa, Katsina, Bauchi, Owerri, among others.
“In Kefi, we treat about 2,500 patients for two days. In Katsina, around 2,250; in Bauchi, approximately 2,700; and in Owerri, around 1,700.
“Last week, we attended about 800 people, including those of the neighboring areas that rushed to the place.
“Initially we plan to see between 1,500 and 2,000 patients. We also leave the remaining medications in the local installation for continuous use,” he explained.
Abubakar added: “Our reach covers multiple specialties, such as cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, gynecology, ophthalmology and dentistry.”
According to him, dissemination programs are part of the hospital's corporate social responsibility to help the less privileged in society, as well as promote people's well -being.
He further praised the federal government for taking off import rates in pharmaceutical products, noting that this policy would significantly improve access to essential medicines.
“It's not just about businesses, but also to help people. For example, we pay a lot for electricity and keep our foreign doctors,” he added.
He said that medical tourism remains an area that the media should address and create more awareness about treatments in Nigeria.
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