The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) hosted a remarkable wellness check and outreach program on January 2, 2025, at the Chris VI Hotel, Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. The event, held during the MPR 2025 Summit, brought free medical services to the community and was hailed as a resounding success.
The outreach, led by Dr. Vitalis Ojiegbe, Dr. Chijike Ndukwu, Dr. Tobechi Nwachukwu, Dr. Lawrence Osondu, and other healthcare professionals and volunteers, catered to 100 participants, offering vital health services that left smiles on the faces of attendees.
Pre-Event Preparations
Preparations for the outreach began with the procurement and testing of medical equipment and medications donated by several healthcare professionals, including Dr. Reubie Eke, Dr. Promise Okafor, and HiChief Frank Ogaziri. Venue arrangements were meticulously handled, with banners, chairs, and tables set up for smooth operations.
Event Highlights
The wellness outreach, which ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., was professionally organized into stations:
1. Registration Desk – Led by Mazi Desmond Obani and his team, all guests were registered and given tags for seamless organization.
2. Nurses’ Station – Nurses conducted vital sign checks.
3. Mini-Lab Station – Urinalysis tests were carried out by Dr. Tobechi Nwachukwu, assisted by Ngozi Okechukwu.
4. Doctors’ Station – Free consultations were provided by doctors, including Dr. Vitalis Ojiegbe and Dr. Chijike Ndukwu, with prescriptions given as needed.
5. Pharmacists’ Station – Medications were dispensed and patients were counseled by pharmacists.
Health Education:
Dr. Vitalis Ojiegbe provided insightful health talks to attendees, emphasizing the importance of regular medical checkups and healthy lifestyles.
Impact and Diagnoses
The outreach diagnosed and treated various health conditions:
Hypertension: 17 cases
Diabetes: 12 cases
Urinary Tract Infections: 5 cases
Notably, one hypertensive patient, unaware of his condition, received immediate treatment and was placed under follow-up care. Medications were dispensed for all necessary cases, and two patients were referred for further medical attention.
Community Engagement
The event saw the active participation of local farmers, IT Google Scholarship recipients, and members of the community. A tea break, coordinated by Prof. Viola Owuliri and other volunteers, provided much-needed refreshment, ensuring all participants remained energized throughout the day.
Acknowledgments
The success of the outreach was attributed to the collective efforts of the MPR Summit planning committee, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Key supporters included AUF Google Scholarship, Mater Farm, Array Farm, and Mbaise farmers.
In her closing remarks, Dr. (Mrs.) Tobechi Nnabugwu Nwachukwu expressed heartfelt gratitude:
> “This wellness outreach was a testament to the power of unity and commitment. We are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed to this mission. May we continue to reach out to our community and make the world a better place.”
Looking Ahead
The MPR team looks forward to an even larger outreach in the future, with plans to expand the scope and impact of their services.
For now, the MPR Wellness Outreach 2025 remains a shining example of compassion and dedication, reminding us all of the power of community-driven initiatives.
