[simage=1184,200,y,left]The Medical Outreach that was recently conducted in Ekona by Helps International (HINT), reached over 2000 people with life-saving information on HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Basic Hygiene and Sanitation.
A total of 756 diagnosis were made as follows:
- Malaria 311,
- General Body Pains 65
- Hypertension 45,
- Diabetes 44,
- Typhoid 38,
- Rheumatic Arthritis/Fever 31,
- Urinary Track Infections (UTI) 21,
- Eye Defects 19,
- Fungal Infections 18,
- Herpes Simplex (Blisters) 16
- Gastritis 15, Diarrhea 15,
- Cough/catarrh 15,
- Mouth Thrush 14,
- Filariasis 11, Otitis Media/externa 11,
- Boils (Foruncles) 11,
- Hernia 10, Wounds 9,
- Tooth Aches 9,
- Sexual Dysfunctions 8,
- Hemorrhoid 7,
- Breast Pain 6,
- Conjunctivitis 6.
ALL DIAGNOSED WERE TREATED EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING THAT WERE REFERRED TO SPECIALIZED PRACTITIONERS :
- Rheumatism,
- Diabetes,
- Breast pains,
- Tooth Aches,
- Conjunctivitis and
- Sexual Incapabilities.
Despite the presence of 10 medical personnel and close to 8 attendants we feel sad, as all the patients were not consulted, while
we also ran short of medications, a real indication that they still need your contribution.