Face of Joy Charity Foundation takes healthcare services to Abuja’s underserved community
By Genesis ogiri, Abuja
Saturday Newsway Media reports that, Face of Joy Charity was at the palace of Emir's People With Disabilities, Karonmajigi, FCT, Abuja where she kicked off raising cardiac arrest awareness.
The organization determined to make a difference say "No to SLUMP AND DIE" to people with disabilities, teaching them basic principles of resuscitation through CPR. Offering free vital checks to people who are visually impaired, physically challenged and less privileged.
Also , useful information were given them after screening, people with high blood pressure to see their doctors.
People With disabilities were given opportunity to learn and demonstrate how to give CPR
Dr Ezinne said: “Nigeria, Africa and the world at large, a lot of people just slump and die not knowing exactly what is wrong with them. The outreach is to intimate people what to do in such circumstances.
She started the campaign from the people with Disabilities and underprivileged in the society.
The foundation is sponsored by Dr Ezinne Ijeoma , the Medical practitioner who was on ground at the Karon-magigji, people with Disabilities where the free healthcare services were carried out said not less than 50 residents, including elderly men and women, youths and children received free testing, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, and other services
Apostle Ezinne Ijeoma while speaking with Newsway Africa Media, reiterated her commitment to capture 14 Communities before the end of the year.
The initiative is aimed at providing accessible healthcare services to communities often deprived of such facilities.
Today, we stand here as medical professionals, driven by our commitment to provide quality healthcare to those who need it the most.
The joy we bring to the underprivileged in this community is our greatest source of pride. It’s a real sense of accomplishment to see them arrive looking down on their luck and leave with smiles after receiving medical care and Drinks . We all know the government can’t handle this alone, so I urge other organizations to step up and help those in need.”
“Our goal is to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities and ensure that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic status, receives the care they deserve,” said Dr. Ezinne Ijeoma, the founder of the Face of Joy Charity Foundation.
The foundation also emphasized on the importance of proper medication usage, and the necessity of completing the prescribed course for optimal health outcomes.
The outreach drew an overwhelming response from the local residents, many of whom face struggles in accessing adequate healthcare due to financial limitations.
Apostle Ezinne Ijeoma stressing the importance of regular health check-ups.
She noted that this outreach is a vital component of the foundation’s mission to improve the health and well-being of the community.
This initiative underscores the foundation's dedication to making healthcare accessible, particularly in rural areas where medical services are often scarce.
People from various socioeconomic backgrounds patiently lined up to avail of the free medical services.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Ishai expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the foundation’s efforts.
The successful conduct of this medical outreach campaign is a firm step by the Face of Joy Charity Foundation towards improving public healthcare in Nigeria.
