DUFUHS, DUFUTH Flag Off Two-Month Free Medical Treatment in Ebonyi
Onyeka Nnabu
The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), in conjunction with the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, Ebonyi state, has commenced a two-month free medical treatment programme aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and addressing common ailments in the area.
The programme, launched at the hospital, was expected to provide residents with access to medical consultation and treatment while promoting early detection and management of common illnesses like diarrhea, malaria among others.
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Prof. Jesse Uneke, Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), said the initiative was designed to support efforts to improve healthcare services and make medical care more accessible to members of the public.
Uneke said the two-month programme would focus on addressing common health conditions, including malaria, cholera and other non-communicable diseases.
He said the initiative was also aimed at strengthening the relationship between the teaching hospital and the communities within its catchment area by providing medical services to residents who might otherwise face difficulties accessing healthcare.
The vice-chancellor said the university and its teaching hospital remained committed to initiatives that would improve the health and wellbeing of the people.
“The treatment is not limited to some persons, it is open for everyone, irrespective of your tribe.
“This is part of our responsibility to give back to the society. Making contributions and support to improve health of the people, especially those that cannot afford quality healthcare,” he explained.
Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Prof. Chihurumnanya Alo, said the free treatment was necessary to help check common diseases among residents.
Alo said the programme was designed to provide an opportunity for members of the public to access medical services without being constrained by their social or economic circumstances.
According to him, the free medical treatment is not restricted to any particular person, group or category of residents.
He said the programme was open to every citizen who required medical attention during the period of the exercise.
The CMD urged residents to take advantage of the initiative by presenting themselves at the hospital whenever they experienced symptoms requiring medical attention.
He further emphasised the need for residents to adopt healthy practices and cooperate with healthcare professionals in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
The initiative, according to the hospital, was part of its broader efforts to improve access to quality healthcare and contribute to the wellbeing of people within its host community and surrounding areas.
Dr Ugoji Darlington-Peter, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of DUFUTH urged the general public to take advantage of the treatment exercise examine their health.
Darlington-Peter explained that the two-month exercise is expected to provide residents with an opportunity to access medical attention while supporting public health efforts against common communicable diseases.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 1st, 2026
