Dame Okowa inaugurates 19th Sickle Cell Clinic

The Wife of Delta Governor, Dame Edith Okowa on Thursday inaugurated the 19th Sickle Cell Clinic in Bomadi general hospital, Bomadi Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking at the inauguration of the ongoing free grassroot medical outreach for Patani/Bomadi Federal Constituency, in Bomadi, she urged politicians and elites to ensure that people benefits from various health initiatives.

Okowa, while thanking God for the privilege to impact lives, charged the people to bring those with traces of sickle cell anaemia symptoms to the clinic for early detection.

She advised health personnel to give adequate attention and care to patients in order to justify the huge investment of the ”05 Initiative” pet project.

The governor’s wife therefore, urged residents to take ownership of the facility and ensure adequate maintenance and effective usage.

She, however, frowned at the alleged lackadaisical attitude of some medical personnel in the discharge of their duties. Okowa warned that the state government was ready to bring to book, medical personnel who deprive vulnerable indigenes of medical care.

Okowa noted that a lot of efforts had gone into upgrading existing government hospitals in the state and that it would be disappointing if such facilities were not maintained or the professionals deny the people of the needed care.

On the commencement of the five-day free eye care outreach, Okowa charged the elites: “Beam your searchlights into your communities, look for people with visual impairment and bring them.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Council Chairman for Bomadi Local Government, Mr William Agadi, lauded the efforts of the ”05 Initiative” in restoring hope to the hopeless in the state and assured the governor’s wife of the council’s support.

Also, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, expressed the ministry’s commitment in supporting the activities of the initiative.