The LASHMA permanent secretary stated that the agency would in August announce a new policy of the scheme.
The governor’s wife added that the screening programme targets residents of the state and aims to reduce the burden and save lives.
No fewer than 500 elderly persons from the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom have benefitted from free medical treatment organised by the National Senior Citizens Centre.
The council chairman also presented books and other educational materials to the school to support learning.
“Our water is polluted. We cannot dig well any longer. No drinkable water as our soil is polluted”.
