The people of Awa Afaha Clan in Onna Local Government Council of Akwa Ibom State will ever remain grateful to one of their own, Dr. Ini Ray Inyang, based in the United States of America who through her non-governmental organisation (NGO), Care Bridge Foundation, rendered free healthcare services to them.
The free health care, which was organised in conjunction with Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), Florida Chapter and Ibom Community Health Alliance brought over 40 health workers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists and others to provide non surgical medical services to hundreds of people in the area.
Among the services carried out included hypertension and diabetes checks, malaria, breast and prostate cancer checks and aches and pains screening. Others included, HIV/AIDS screening, ulcer and other infections.
Commending the gesture, Chief Walter Samuel Adiakpan said, the exercise was being experienced in the clan for the first time, thanking the donor for remembering the community from far away Florida.
Speaking on what motivated her into embarking on the project, Dr Ini Inyang, said it had always been her desire to give back to her root.
“As a proud daughter of Awa Afaha clan, I thought it necessary to come and give back to my root and make sure they are in healthy condition.
“I feel people who are healthy are stronger, so with the little resources we have, we can make a difference”, she added.
According to Dr. Taiwo Jacobs, who coordinated other volunteer medical team, the exercise was a success as more than 2,000 persons came out for the checks in different areas.
Expressing his joy, the clan head of Awa Afaha Clan, Etebom Raymond Inyang expressed delight over the laudable programme, saying it was a show of love for the people of the area by the organisers.