By Victor Lewis
Over 250 persons from Uvwie Local Government Area have benefitted from the ongoing Senator Ede Dafinone and National Health Fellows Diabetes’ Outreach team which landed in Effurun, yesterday 9 October, 2025.
It would be recalled that the medical outreach an initiative of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone in collaboration with National Health Fellows, and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has been visiting the eight Local Government Areas, testing and treating hundreds of persons for diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis and eye examination and glasses free of charge.
At the Uvwie Local Government Council Secretariat where the exercise took place, hundreds of residents took their turns to be tested and treated of different ailments, just as many expressed Joy, showering praises on the Distinguished Senator for the free health Care.
In his speech at the occasion, the Senior Liaison Officer for Uvwie Local Government Area, Hon. Victor Okito, commended Senator Dafinone for his belief in sound health as a sine qua non for productivity, adding that the initiative has no political undertone but is purely based on Humanitarian benevolence.
“Our principal, Senator Ede Dafinone, believes that health is the foundation of productivity,
“This is why he continues to invest in programmes that bring medical services closer to the people, especially those who cannot afford it.
“This effort is not political; it’s a humanitarian gesture from a man who truly cares about the well-being of his people,” Okito noted.
Figures made available to our Correspondent by the organizers showed that, over 258 persons benefitted directly from the free medical screenings, while 111 others received free eye examinations and reading glasses through the support of CHAI.
The exercise which was supervised by Austine Atori, also provided medical counselling and follow-up advice to participants diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension.
The organisers expressed appreciation to the Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni (JP), and the Executive Secretary of the Uvwie Local Government Health Authority, Dr. Aghogho Owhojedo, who was represented by Dora Okoro and Rita Aleke, for their partnership and logistical support throughout the event.
Expressing satisfaction with the exercise, one of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Agatha Enakerave, a trader from Ogbomo community, described the outreach as a blessing.
“I want to thank Senator Dafinone for partnering with the National Health Fellows. It’s a welcome development because not everyone can afford the drugs that they gave to us today. I want to thank him for doing this”, she noted.
On her part, Mrs. Ese Agbarolli, another participant, expressed gratitude to the medical volunteers for their dedication, saying, “They attended to us like family. I’ve learned so much today about how to manage my blood sugar. The doctors explained things clearly, and I hope they continue this in other communities.”
As for Mr. Udu Amos, a civil servant who also took advantage of the exercise, he confessed that the outreach was a rare opportunity.
“I’ve been postponing medical check-ups for years because of the cost, Today I got tested for free and even received advice from the doctors. I really appreciate Senator Dafinone for remembering ordinary people like us”, he said.
In a closing remarks, Senator Dafinone’s office expressed gratitude for the contributions of WHO, CHAI, and the Local Government Health Authority, promising to take the outreach to all the eight local government areas of Delta Central.
it reiterated the Senator Dafinone’s commitment to preventive healthcare and community well-being, adding that future phases of the initiative would focus more on rural and underserved areas.
It is also noteworthy that beyond the present exercise, Senator Dafinone’s sustained investment in public health has continued to win public trust across Delta Central.
The Senator has continued to express his resolve to invest in Free Health Programme as he believes that effective leadership is not only measured by policies and speeches, but by tangible actions that touch the lives of ordinary citizens
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