In an effort to address healthcare challenges among its citizens, the Ebonyi State Government has earmarked twenty-five million naira for the surgical operation of one hundred scrotal hernia patients within the state.
Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, the wife of the state Governor and head of the Better Health for Rural Women and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO), announced this development during an inauguration ceremony held in Abakaliki.
Expressing gratitude for the administration’s support in enhancing healthcare delivery, Mrs. Nwifuru reaffirmed BERWO’s commitment to tackling health challenges and ensuring citizens’ well-being.
BERWO, in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency, is fulfilling a promise made during Mrs. Nwifuru’s recent local government tour to sponsor individuals afflicted with scrotal hernia.
Scheduled between May 10 and May 23, the surgical procedures will take place at government-accredited hospitals. Divine Igwe, the Executive Secretary of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency, highlighted an additional government allocation of N50 million to cater to one hundred sickle cell anaemia patients. Pregnant women have also been enrolled to receive free antenatal and delivery services, showcasing the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare access.
Dr. Moses Ekuma, the Commissioner for Health, commended Mrs. Nwifuru for her dedication. Mrs. Nkechi Echiegu, the Team Leader of BERWO, urged beneficiaries to advocate for the interventions in rural communities, ensuring broader coverage.
Beneficiaries such as Mr. Calistus Nwite and Paul Igboke, who have lived with the condition since 2012 and 2014 respectively, expressed their gratitude for the initiative. Alongside other beneficiaries who received admission cards during the event, they lauded the government’s proactive steps towards improving healthcare access for all.
