The Ebonyi State Government has allocated N25 million for the surgical operation of 100 scrotal hernia patients within the state in a bid to address healthcare challenges among its populace.
This announcement was made by Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, the wife of the Governor, during the inauguration ceremony for the operation held in Abakaliki.
Mrs. Nwifuru, who spearheads the Better Health for Rural Women and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO), expressed her appreciation for the support extended by the present administration towards enhancing healthcare delivery in the state.
She emphasized the commitment of her pet project, BERWO, to addressing health challenges and ensuring the well-being of the citizens.
The initiative, in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency, fulfils a promise made during Mrs. Nwifuru’s recent local government tour to sponsor individuals afflicted with scrotal hernia.
Commending Mrs. Nwifuru for her dedication, Dr. Moses Ekuma, the Commissioner for Health, and Mrs. Nkechi Echiegu, the Team Leader of BERWO, urged beneficiaries to serve as advocates in disseminating information about the interventions to rural communities, ensuring broader coverage.
Expressing their gratitude, beneficiaries Mr. Calistus Nwite and Paul Igboke, who have lived with the condition since 2012 and 2014 respectively, lauded the government’s initiative. They, along with other beneficiaries, received admission cards during the event.
During her engagements with communities across the state, Mrs. Nwifuru encountered numerous individuals suffering from scrotal hernia and she pledged to take proactive measures to alleviate their suffering.
Mrs. Nwifuru collaborated with the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency to sponsor surgical operations for scrotal hernia patients.