The 2025 edition of the Mbo EMOIMEE Free Medical Workshop in Akwa Ibom State has been concluded with an impressive 6,730 beneficiaries receiving various forms of medical attention.
Reaffirming the initiative’s position as one of the most impactful community health interventions in the region.
Emoimee Represents Oil-Producing Local Governments
Emoimee is an acronym for the oil-producing Local Government Areas of Eket, Mbo, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Mpat Enin, Esit Eket, and Eastern Obollo in Nigeria.
It also refers to the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) scholarship scheme funded by the NNPC/MPN Joint Venture.
And also established to support brilliant but financially challenged students from these communities
The programme, powered by the NNPC/Seplat JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust.
This program lasted between October and second week of November in the five communities of Uda, Enwang, Ebughu, Udesi and Effiat in Mbo local government area.
Providing a breakdown of the figures, the Chief Medical Consultant for Global Hands Medical Foundation, Dr. Titus Antai, revealed that the outreach delivered a wide spectrum of services tailored to meet the pressing health needs of the people.
Titus Antai performed 336 general surgeries
According to Titus Antai, 336 patients underwent general surgeries, addressing conditions such as hernias, lumps, appendicitis.
Fibroid-related complications and other ailments requiring surgical intervention.
In addition, he said 198 patients received eye surgeries for issues including cataracts.
Pterygium, chalazion, glaucoma, perforated cornea, corneal ulcer and penetrating eye injuries.
Antai who was flanked by the Coordinating Medical Director, Dr Katherine Ntekim.
Coordinator Medical Director, Dr Katherine Ntekim
Noted that the medical team also attended to thousands of non-surgical cases.
He stated that a total of 2,349 people received reading glasses, restoring clarity and ease to their daily activities.
Adding that dental care specialists treated 487 patients, offering relief from persistent oral health issues.
Dr. Antai further disclosed that 3,165 people underwent laboratory investigations and were provided with appropriate medications based on their test results.
195 patients needing specialized care received referrals to other hospitals for advanced treatment.
He expressed gratitude that all procedures were carried out successfully without any casualties.
Attributing the outcome to divine guidance and the dedication of the medical personnel.
Healthcare Challenges
As a meticulously organised exercise designed to confront healthcare challenges in the area.
He noted that the impact of the intervention was evident in the overwhelming turnout of beneficiaries.
And the relief expressed by patients who had long endured untreated conditions.
Accompanied by Advisory Committee Member Chief Ita Ntekim, Head of MC Chief Ulo Ante.
And MC Member Chief Edet E. Okon, Chief Inuikim told newsmen that the project had far exceeded expectations.
He described the exercise as effective, mind-blowing, overwhelming and consoling.
Emphasizing that the outcomes have significantly reduced the community’s burden of untreated illnesses.
According to him, the success of the workshop stands as proof of what structured planning.
Collective will and compassionate intervention can achieve.
