The Anambra branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has offered free medical services and relief materials to people displaced by flooding in the state.

The internally displaced persons (IDPs), as a result of flooding, were given medical services at Unity Hall Centre, Umueri, Anambra East Council Area.

The affected IDPs were from Nzam, Oroma-Etiti Anam, Mmiata Anam, Umueze Anam, and other communities in Anambra West.

The beneficiaries, numbering over 600, were checked and treated for blood pressure, blood sugar level, malaria and eye condition. There were also health talks on good hygiene and sanitation.

Addressing journalists, Jane Ezeonu, the NMA state chairman, said the visit was to check the people, provide clinical services and also give them some relief materials to make them comfortable.

Ms Ezeonu commended the state government for its interventions, calling for urgent attention to find a lasting solution as the camps gradually became congested.

“The quantum of damage done by flood disaster could not be shouldered by the state government alone.

“As stakeholders, we want to ensure that these displaced persons do not lack basic needs, especially healthcare, while in the camp,” she said.

Receiving the items, Maureen Nwakasi, the welfare officer in charge of the holding centre, thanked the association for the medical services, including the provision of drugs and other relief materials.

(NAN)