‘Crocodile smile II’: Army tells success stories

Despite futile rumours to scare people of exercise “Crocodile Smile II” medical outreach, Nigerian Army says it has recorded successes in the exercise, based on its impacts to beneficiaries in the South South.
Army spokesperson says hundreds of residents of Igbo Etche community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers States, benefited from the medical services, which he described as a “well-intended gesture” by the Nigerian Army.
He said: “Over 1700 residents were diagnosed, treated and administered with drugs depending on their ailments. There was also distribution of treated mosquito nets to nursing mothers and pregnant women.
“One particular case of an old woman in her 80s, Mrs. Margaret Okere who has lost her sights for a long time was brought to the venue by her grandson. After careful examination and administration of requisite eye drops and eye glasses, Mrs. Okere regained her sight and that sent jubilation among the crowd.
He said the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh extended the medical outreach in the community to tomorrow to 20 Oct 17 due to popular demand by the community.
“Services rendered include: Free Medical Consultation, HIV Counselling and Testing, Prostrate Health Awareness, Dental Care Services, Eye Care Services, Free Drugs Dispensing, Cardiovascular Screening as well as DM/Neuropathic Screening,” he said.

 

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