Over 2,000 medical cases, 35 surgical operations recorded as Lami Health Foundation ends day 2 free medical outreach in Ukwonyo-Utonkon

By Agbaji Samuel

The Lami Health Foundation Medical and Surgical Outreach, yesterday successfully concluded day-one and -two free medical outreach at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwonyo-Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, where over 35 surgical operations and 2,217 medical cases were recorded.

The programme was held on Thursday, October  2 and Friday, October 5, 2025 and provided a wide range of services to community members as part of the ongoing seven days free medical outreach across five districts of Ado local government area.

The outreach, championed by the Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, brought together a team of highly skilled surgeons and medical professionals who provided free healthcare services to residents.

The surgical operations included hernia repairs and hydrocelectomies as the most common procedures, alongside Appendectomy, lipoma excisions and the removal of abnormal growths and lumps, all aimed at alleviating pain and improving patients’ quality of life.

Beyond surgeries, thousands of residents benefitted from medical consultations, treatments for common ailments, health screenings, and medications. These covered malaria, typhoid, hepatitis, VDRL, HVS, H. Pylori (ulcer), as well as blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose testing. All diagnosed cases were managed and treated effectively.

At the ophthalmology unit, hundreds of residents with varying degrees of eye problems were examined using modern diagnostic machines. Many received drugs and medicated lenses, while others were given professional advice and referrals for further optical surgeries where necessary.

The beneficiaries and the entire Ufia community expressed profound gratitude, describing the outreach as historic and a beacon of hope for the people of Ado. They offered heartfelt prayers for the Deputy Speaker, commending her compassion and commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs in the local government and beyond.

It is important to note that the successful conclusion of the Ukwonyo-Utonkon phase marks only the beginning, as the medical team will continue the outreach in other parts of Ado to ensure every resident has access to these life-saving services.