The Nigerian Union South Africa has conducted a free medical outreach in Witbank, one of its host communities in that country.

A statement made in Abuja by the union’s National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, said the exercise was held on Saturday.

It further said that more than 60 residents of Witbank, including children and the elderly, were provided essential healthcare services.

Led by the NUSA ward executives in Witbank headed by Agha Nnachi, the outreach offered general consultations, blood pressure and sugar level checks, free selected medications, health education, counselling and nutritional advice.

The statement noted that the event, which lasted for more than five hours, was a walk-in with no pre-registration, allowing for maximum accessibility.

It added that patients with serious medical conditions received professional guidance and were provided with notes for further specialised tests.

The statement said Maxwell Nnamdi, a distinguished member of the NUSA Board of Trustees also supported the executives during the exercise.

“The medical team was expertly led by Dr Omotunde Erejuwa, a respected family physician, with valuable support from nurses Glender Sithole and Gugulethu Dlamini,” the statement quoted Mr Nnachi as saying.

Mr Nnachi added, “Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many communities. Our goal was to bridge this gap by bringing medical services directly to the people, regardless of their nationality or background.’’

Reacting to the exercise, the statement quoted the President General of NUSA, Smart Nwobi, as expressing appreciation to the ward executives.

He stated, “The exemplary work demonstrated by the NUSA Witbank Ward is a testament to our organisation’s commitment to social responsibility. I encourage other NUSA
wards across South Africa to emulate this commendable model of community service.’’

The statement also emphasised the significance of the outreach, saying it exemplified the benevolent nature of the Nigerian people.

It reiterated the dedication of NUSA to fostering positive relations within its host communities

“NUSA remains committed to initiatives that promote wellbeing and strengthen community bonds,” the statement said.

It stressed that the successful implementation of the outreach highlighted NUSA’s ongoing efforts to make meaningful contributions to South African society.

The statement also noted that the outreach underscored the union’s commitment to promoting health awareness and access to medical care.

NUSA is dedicated to promoting the welfare of Nigerians living in South Africa. It also fosters positive relationships with local communities through various social responsibility initiatives.

(NAN)