Amb Ogbuewu Raises Alarm on Increase Cases of Hyenia in Ebonyi
--Calls All-Well-to-Do Ebonyians to Help in Poverty Reduction
By Nwogha Ndubuisi Andy
The former Ambassador for Greek and Elder Statesman, Amb.Chief Frank Nchita Ogbuewu has on Saturday 1st September, 2018 called all average Ebonyians to help in reduction of high level of poverty in the State.
Amb.Ogbuewu who spoke shortly after the official commissioning of Infant Jesus Community Hospital Ishiagu,Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State,a health centre built by an NGO,Upliftment Health Foundation.
He lamented that the recent placing of Ebonyi State on rank of 26.6 as one of the most poverty stricken State in South East was a big blow and a challenge to the average Ebonyians to rise in support of the people general welfare, stressing that betterment of the state lies not only in the hands of the State government,as well-to-do individuals have a lot to do in support of the less privileges, so as to take the State out of wood.
Chief Ogbuewu revealed that different parts of the state has recently faced with increase cases of hyenia,an ailment that causes unhealthy growth in mostly male scrotum,thereby,starts developing abnormal size and to some in different parts of the body
He described it to be strange in the state,stressing that the sickness has posed a great challenge to health experts,challenging them to embark on research to ascertain its major causes as no scientific evidence has so far proven its increase causes among young men.
"I thank God for the successful completion of this hospital project, it will interest you to know that the hospital has helped in reduction of the recent increase cases of people suffering from hyenia which is at its alarming stage, One Hundred and Nineteen people has successful had free surgery operation this year through this NGO,and we have over One Hundred cases pending against next year.
" Last time I approached Chief Medical Director, and I told him that there was need for Medical experts to help research on causes of this hyenia.
"It is important for us to know if it is as a result of deficiency or what because the number every year is getting too much,I discovered that the campaign was high in Ikwo which many patients benefitted there but here we witnessed very high number too which shows that the sickness is all over the state.So,research in this case is important to know the causes,whether from water they drink or whatever it may be that every child in Ebonyi is having hyenia in one form or the other.
" I call on Ministry of Health to help us with research to know the cause.I am really happy that Governor knows about it,because I have written him twice with pictures which he really appreciated it,So,the Ministry getting involve is not illegal and nothing wrong because the children are of the state and not Ikwo or Ivo Children.
"I called our Well-to-Do individuals to extend their level of relationship among the poor by giving help to the less privileges in the state,for whatever thing you have was given to you so that you share it within people around you not because of your strength but for you to help others,as It was annoying when I read that Ebonyi was rated between 26.6 as one of the most poverty stricken state in the country.
Dr.Marcel Aja,International President Uplift Health Foundation,with its international headquarters at America said the goal of the organization was sterned from experience they had at earlier 1970s when cholera outbreak killed over two hundred people and wipe away some family.
He said, as a well trained Medical Practitioner swore to uplift health conditions of his people with help of like minds the organization was able to build the primary health Centre in the community.
He stated that the best way to be health wise was by proper monitoring of one's high blood pressure,cholesterol, diabetes,early discovery of prostrate, fighting of infection like typhoid and malaria, that once these are properly taken care of that Nigerians would live long.
The Medical Practitioner hinted that infant morbidity and mortality are of great important,assuring the people of proper care as the centre kick off.
He bemoaned that government of the country has failed its citizens as they spent a lot building gigantic hospitals and buying big equipments with nothing to show for it,stressing that the centre does not need such but a reliable primary health center.
Earlier in his sermon, Rev.Fr.Philemon Okoro,St.James Parish Ameze charged the congratulation to remain steadfast with the Lord and not allow the world to overcame them.calling the people to think of others same way they consider their shelves.
He stated that the over fifteen missionary brothers and sisters who embrace the occasion invested a lot of resources to ensure the successfulness of the project, calling good spirited Ebonyians especially the politicians to come to their aid by assisting them in building road network to the centre as the place was not motorable.
On his part, Rev.Fr.Monday Orji of St.Gabriel Parish Amasiri thanked Rev.Dr.Chris Okochie,the organizational Vice President who he said never relent since the project was initiated among many others who contributed to the success of the building.praying for journey mercy of the missionary family.
It is recall that Uplift Health International Foundation is an international non governmental organization in collaboration with AHADO and FRAJON.
The former Ambassador for Greek and Elder Statesman, Amb.Chief Frank Nchita Ogbuewu has on Saturday 1st September, 2018 called all average Ebonyians to help in reduction of high level of poverty in the State.
Amb.Ogbuewu who spoke shortly after the official commissioning of Infant Jesus Community Hospital Ishiagu,Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State,a health centre built by an NGO,Upliftment Health Foundation.
He lamented that the recent placing of Ebonyi State on rank of 26.6 as one of the most poverty stricken State in South East was a big blow and a challenge to the average Ebonyians to rise in support of the people general welfare, stressing that betterment of the state lies not only in the hands of the State government,as well-to-do individuals have a lot to do in support of the less privileges, so as to take the State out of wood.
Chief Ogbuewu revealed that different parts of the state has recently faced with increase cases of hyenia,an ailment that causes unhealthy growth in mostly male scrotum,thereby,starts developing abnormal size and to some in different parts of the body
He described it to be strange in the state,stressing that the sickness has posed a great challenge to health experts,challenging them to embark on research to ascertain its major causes as no scientific evidence has so far proven its increase causes among young men.
"I thank God for the successful completion of this hospital project, it will interest you to know that the hospital has helped in reduction of the recent increase cases of people suffering from hyenia which is at its alarming stage, One Hundred and Nineteen people has successful had free surgery operation this year through this NGO,and we have over One Hundred cases pending against next year.
" Last time I approached Chief Medical Director, and I told him that there was need for Medical experts to help research on causes of this hyenia.
"It is important for us to know if it is as a result of deficiency or what because the number every year is getting too much,I discovered that the campaign was high in Ikwo which many patients benefitted there but here we witnessed very high number too which shows that the sickness is all over the state.So,research in this case is important to know the causes,whether from water they drink or whatever it may be that every child in Ebonyi is having hyenia in one form or the other.
" I call on Ministry of Health to help us with research to know the cause.I am really happy that Governor knows about it,because I have written him twice with pictures which he really appreciated it,So,the Ministry getting involve is not illegal and nothing wrong because the children are of the state and not Ikwo or Ivo Children.
"I called our Well-to-Do individuals to extend their level of relationship among the poor by giving help to the less privileges in the state,for whatever thing you have was given to you so that you share it within people around you not because of your strength but for you to help others,as It was annoying when I read that Ebonyi was rated between 26.6 as one of the most poverty stricken state in the country.
Dr.Marcel Aja,International President Uplift Health Foundation,with its international headquarters at America said the goal of the organization was sterned from experience they had at earlier 1970s when cholera outbreak killed over two hundred people and wipe away some family.
He said, as a well trained Medical Practitioner swore to uplift health conditions of his people with help of like minds the organization was able to build the primary health Centre in the community.
He stated that the best way to be health wise was by proper monitoring of one's high blood pressure,cholesterol, diabetes,early discovery of prostrate, fighting of infection like typhoid and malaria, that once these are properly taken care of that Nigerians would live long.
The Medical Practitioner hinted that infant morbidity and mortality are of great important,assuring the people of proper care as the centre kick off.
He bemoaned that government of the country has failed its citizens as they spent a lot building gigantic hospitals and buying big equipments with nothing to show for it,stressing that the centre does not need such but a reliable primary health center.
Earlier in his sermon, Rev.Fr.Philemon Okoro,St.James Parish Ameze charged the congratulation to remain steadfast with the Lord and not allow the world to overcame them.calling the people to think of others same way they consider their shelves.
He stated that the over fifteen missionary brothers and sisters who embrace the occasion invested a lot of resources to ensure the successfulness of the project, calling good spirited Ebonyians especially the politicians to come to their aid by assisting them in building road network to the centre as the place was not motorable.
On his part, Rev.Fr.Monday Orji of St.Gabriel Parish Amasiri thanked Rev.Dr.Chris Okochie,the organizational Vice President who he said never relent since the project was initiated among many others who contributed to the success of the building.praying for journey mercy of the missionary family.
It is recall that Uplift Health International Foundation is an international non governmental organization in collaboration with AHADO and FRAJON.
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