Tony Robbins said, “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” Guided by this principle, Medix Frontiers set out in the early hours of September 21, 2024, to Obori Amutu, a community in Imezi-Owa village, to carry out a yearly tradition.
This community in Ezeagu Local Government was chosen for the annual rural medical outreach, which the organization has conducted year after year without fail. The selection of the rural community was based on surveys, prior meetings with the community leaders and chiefs, and the approval obtained to execute the outreach.
Upon arrival at the village square, the villagers warmly welcomed the crew, offering breakfast as refreshment for their journey. Without much ado, Medix Frontiers launched into the day’s agenda, starting with an introduction of the organization and the purpose of their visit. Approximately seven medical doctors were present for this outreach on behalf of the organization.
Next, a series of educational talks addressed issues such as hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis B. Following that, a flurry of activities commenced as the crowd was divided into smaller groups under the guidance of designated coordinators.
There is a flowchart of activities involved teams working in this order
Registration point: With the help of the coordinators, the registration team ensured that everyone in attendance was properly registered and documented.
Vitals: This team focused on checking the vitals of all registered individuals. They measured blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate, documenting each result. Team members provided tailored counsel to each patient based on their individual test results.
Glucose Test: The team dedicated to this task ensured safe pricking of patients while conducting blood glucose tests. The random blood glucose levels were the primary parameter being tested. The discussions on diabetes were emphasized, particularly for those who were not compliant with their medications.
Viral Screening: In continuity with the talk earlier on hepatitis B, the hepatitis B screening tests were carried out. Members of the community were also tested for HIV.
Consultation: The medical students handled the history taking part of the consultations while the medical doctors focused on examination and prescribing drugs for the patients.
Pharmacy: Free drugs were given per prescription and they ensured the appropriate guidelines on the dosing of the drugs were given.
By the end of the day, it was evident that the medical outreach was a success, with over 2,000 individuals receiving medical care and treatment. Moreover, the organization was confident that a significant portion of the Obori Amutu community would return to their homes and daily lives armed with knowledge to lead healthier lives.
This is the mission of Medix Frontiers: to consistently pave the way for the upliftment of the health of every individual around us.
