The West African College of Physicians has stated that access to quality healthcare is not just a privilege but a fundamental human right.
The President of WACP, Rose Macaulay, stressed this on Saturday during a medical outreach organised by the college for Kuje residents in the Federal Capital Territory, marking its 48th Annual Scientific and General Meeting held in Abuja, themed “Strengthening Healthcare Systems in West Africa: Opportunities and Challenges.”
She said, “Access to quality healthcare is not just a privilege but a fundamental right that every citizen deserves. This medical outreach is a testament to WACP’s commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind, regardless of their location or economic status.
“This medical outreach programme is more than just a service; it is a lifeline for many who have been unable to access regular medical care.
We hope that those individuals seen by the doctors today continue to seek care at health facilities near them. It is the collective responsibility of providers to care for the health of our people, and that starts with an initiative like this.”
The Chairman of the Kuje Area Council of the FCT, Abdullahi Sabo, also emphasised that the medical outreach underscores WACP’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility.
Sabo, represented by Mohammed-Gimba Ebbo, highlighted that the importance of medical outreach cannot be overstated, as many residents face challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to financial constraints, geographical barriers, and lack of awareness.
The Chairman noted that medical outreach bridges many gaps by providing free medical services, consultations, screenings, and treatments to those who need them most.
“This initiative underscores the college’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality in our community.
“The importance of this medical outreach cannot be overstated. Many residents face challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to financial constraints, geographical barriers, or lack of awareness.
“This outreach bridges that gap, providing free medical services, consultations, screenings, and treatments to those who need them most.
“The benefits of this outreach are multifaceted, particularly in early detection and treatment of diseases, improved health awareness and education, enhanced quality of life for beneficiaries, and strengthened healthcare infrastructure in our community,” Sabo noted.
The Gomo Palace Chief, Alhaji Haruna Jilbrin, who commended the physicians’ outreach, emphasised that healthcare is a service to humanity.
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