NNPCL gives free cataract surgical procedures for 1,000 individuals

The Managing Director of Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, on Wednesday, stated the muse stays dedicated to selling accessible and inexpensive healthcare for Nigerians.

Arukwe, represented by Deputy Supervisor, Particular Tasks, NNPC Foundation, Teniola Abu, disclosed this on the kick-off of the muse’s South-West free cataract screening and surgical procedures for 1,000 individuals held on the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta.

The MD stated cataracts remained one of many main causes of blindness globally whereas the World Well being Organisation had additionally stated that fifty per cent of blindness instances in Nigeria had been brought on by cataracts.

She stated in underserved areas, akin to many elements of the South-West, restricted entry to high quality eye care exacerbates the problem of blindness resulting in nice social and financial disaster, as imaginative and prescient loss instantly impacts productiveness, independence, and general high quality of life.

Arukwe stated it’s towards this background that the NNPC Foundation is providing free medical intervention ranging from the South-West and later spreading to different geopolitical zones.

She stated, “At NNPC Foundation, we perceive that imaginative and prescient is just not merely a way—it’s a basic enabler of human dignity and alternative. This understanding is on the core of our initiative. By means of this programme, we goal to offer free cataract screenings, surgical procedures, and public training on eye well being.

“We anticipate restoring sight to as much as 1,000 people within the South-West. Past the numbers, this implies remodeling lives — serving to breadwinners regain their livelihoods, empowering college students to pursue their research, and enabling people to expertise the fun of life as soon as once more.”

Giving an summary of the free medical service, the Lead Marketing consultant Doctor to the muse, Dr Anne Amugo, stated over 600 individuals have already been screened in Ogun State.

She stated over 100 have additionally been screened for cataract surgical procedures in Lagos State, including that the muse was already surpassing its 1,000 individuals goal.

Amugo stated the muse has already completed 100 profitable surgical procedures because the train started whereas three youngsters born with blindness have additionally had their sights restored.

“Considered one of these youngsters was beforehand referred to the College Faculty Hospital however was unable to obtain remedy as a consequence of monetary constraints. The restoration of their sights brings immense pleasure to their households.

“The NNPC Foundation is endeavor this initiative as a accountable company citizen, aiming to positively affect the lives of indigent Nigerians. Whereas the first focus is on supporting indigent people, some non-indigent individuals are additionally benefiting from the programme.

“The NNPC Foundation is proud to be restoring imaginative and prescient to these in want, enabling them to regain their productiveness and independence.”

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof) Adelola Matemilola, in addition to the Chief Medical Director of FMC, Abeokuta, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu, lauded the NNPC Foundation for coming to the help of the residents of the South-West.

They stated the free medical intervention ought to be a daily train given its affect in boosting the well-being of the individuals.

One of many beneficiaries, Mr Ramoni Bankole, appreciated the muse for coming to rescue him from cataract sickness which just about rendered him blind.