REPORTER: JOHN MADUAGWU
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will continue to play its part in bridging healthcare gaps in the country through its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers.
The NYSC State Coordinator in Abia State, Mr. Yunusa Tanimu, stated this at the commencement of the 2026 second quarter medical outreach in Umuda Isingwu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Mr. Tanimu said the programme was designed to give back to host communities through people-oriented interventions and urged members of the community to take full advantage of the opportunity.
In a health talk, a corps member, Dr. Ufot-Idem Peter, enlightened parents on convulsion affecting children as well as hypertension, low blood pressure and stroke.
In an interview, some members of the community, Pastor Collins Oji and Mrs Chidimma Ikpeama, said they were happy to benefit from the programme.
According to our correspondent, general medical consultation, basic health screening, dental care, eye examination and screening were offered during the programme.
