By Okosun Dennis
In line with the resolve of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu to improve the welfare of the Police for effective service delivery through the provision of a comprehensive health care facilities, the Nigeria Police Medical Services in conjunction with Stanley Medical Foundation has flagged off free prostate screening and surgical intervention for all Police officers.
The medical rhapsody is sponsored by Hon. Dozie Nwankwo and officers that are above 40 years in Anambra State are been screened.
The Programme kick-started on Tuesday at the Command Conference Hall, State Headquarters, Awka, with a presentation on “Prostate awareness symptoms and prevention” by Dr. Tim Mbaeri, a Consultant Surgeon from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (NAUTH).
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, CP John B. Abang, thanked Stanley Medical Foundation and other sponsors for choosing Anambra State Command as the pilot Command for the laudable initiative.
The CP also extended the appreciation of the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, and enjoined all Police officers within the age brackets to avail themselves with this opportunity and go for the screening as a precautionary measure against Prostate Cancer.
Meanwhile, other dignitaries who graced the occasion included the Hononourable Commissioner for Health Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, Coordinator Stanley Medical Foundation (SMF), Dr Stanley Boniface, representative of Hon. Dozie Nwankwo, Ichie Ufoma Ojua and Hon. Dr Cater Dikeh Umeh (Chairman House Committee on Health) ably represented by Hon. Tony Ngonadi.
Consequently, the officers proceeded to the Ultra-modern Police Hospital Amawbia for the commencement of the Prostate screening as well as cholesterol and blood sugar testing.
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