Benue Deputy Speaker Launches Medical Outreach for Constituents, Conducts 35 Surgeries, Treats 2,217 Cases in First Phase

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

In a bid to enhance the health and wellbeing of her constituents, the Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Lami Danladi-Ogenyi, through her “Lami Health Foundation,” has successfully completed the first phase of her Medical and Surgical Outreach, during which 35 surgical operations were carried out and 2,217 medical cases treated.

The outreach, held at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwonyo-Utonkon in Ado Local Government Area, brought together a team of experienced surgeons and medical professionals who offered free healthcare services to residents.

Hon. Danladi-Ogenyi explained that the initiative was designed to alleviate the pain and suffering of her people, noting that all diagnosed cases were effectively managed and treated.

The 35 surgical procedures performed included hernia and hydrocelectomies as the most common, alongside appendectomies, lipoma excisions, and the removal of abnormal growths and lumps.

Beyond surgeries, thousands of residents benefited from medical consultations, treatment for common ailments, health screenings, and medications. The cases covered malaria, typhoid, hepatitis, VDRL, HVS, H. Pylori (ulcer), blood pressure monitoring, and blood glucose testing.

Specialists also provided ophthalmology services, examining hundreds of residents with various eye conditions using modern diagnostic equipment. Many received drugs and medicated lenses, while others were given expert advice and referrals for further optical surgeries where necessary.

Beneficiaries and members of the Ufia community expressed deep appreciation, describing the outreach as historic and a beacon of hope for Ado people. They prayed for the Deputy Speaker and lauded her compassion and commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs in the area.

The completion of the Ukwonyo-Utonkon phase marks only the beginning, as the medical team is expected to extend the outreach to other parts of Ado Local Government to ensure that every resident benefits from these life-saving services.