First Lady, CRS, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu during the flag off of the free medical outreach programmes in Obudu.
By Anietie Akpan
The Free Medical Outreach of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, has impacted over 11,000 beneficiaries in the state.
This was disclosed at weekend during the flag off of the 6th edition of her Free Medical Outreach programmes at the Obudu German Hospital, in Obudu Local Government Area of Northern Senatorial District of the state.
A release from her Media Unit said, the initiative is driven by her passion to expand access to free healthcare, continues to serve as a beacon of compassion, delivering health, healing, and hope to the people of the state.
Since inception, and in partnership with Faith Care International, the outreach has impacted over 11,000 beneficiaries across Akamkpa, Ikom, Ogoja, and Calabar Municipality in the state.
Bishop Eyoanwan Otu with one of the patients in Obudu during the flag off.
It has recorded “572 surgeries, 1,263 eye treatments, 603 dental cases, and 743 laboratory investigations, alongside thousands of consultations and spiritual transformations”.
She acknowledged the unwavering support of her husband, Senator Bassey Otu, saying, “his people’s first leadership makes such humanitarian interventions possible”.
The First Lady also appreciated the commitment of health workers, volunteers, and Faith Care International, reaffirming her dedication to “building a healthier Cross River where every life counts”.
The next phase of the free medical outreach will come up in Central Senatorial district, where lives are sure to be changed and destinies restored.