Senator Provides Medical Outreach in Delta Communities!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Senator Ede Dafinone Medical Outreach has successfully concluded its eighth round of free healthcare services across Delta Central, delivering vital medical care to over 2,000 residents in Ughelli South and surrounding LGAs.

What We Know:

• The outreach, organised by Senator Ede Dafinone’s office, offered services including general consultations, malaria tests, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, eye care, and free drug distribution.
• Medical teams visited hard-to-reach communities such as Otu-Jeremi, Ekakpamre, and Olomu, where healthcare access is limited.
• The program also distributed health education materials on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.

Quote:

“This initiative is about bridging the health gap in our communities. No one should be left behind when it comes to basic healthcare,” — Sen. Ede Dafinone

Why It Matters:

• Rural health access remains a major challenge in Delta State, with many residents relying on occasional outreach programs for treatment.
• The initiative not only treats existing illnesses but also promotes early detection of chronic conditions.
• It also reflects a growing trend of legislators investing directly in social impact programs beyond lawmaking.

What to Watch:

• Whether similar initiatives will expand to Delta North and South senatorial zones.
• Impact reports on how recurring interventions have improved health indicators locally.
• Collaboration with the Delta State Ministry of Health for sustainability.

Sources:

1. Vanguard – “Dafinone Flags Off 8th Medical Outreach in Delta”
2. Delta Central Media Office – Oct. 2025
3. Local Community Health Reports – Ughelli South LGA

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