Over 1,000 residents of Rumeme community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have benefited from the medical outreach carried out by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt.
The medical outreach was part of events marking Army Day celeberation in Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the event, the General Officer commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army , Major General Enobong Udoh said more than 1,000 residents were treated of various ailments while HIV screening and health education was carried out to enlighten the participants on what to do to maintain healthy living.
Major General Udoh who was represented by Commander of Military Hospital, Port Harcourt, Audu Jimmie Enogela called on residents of Port Harcourt to take care of their health by going for medical check up always.
One of the beneficiaries of the medical outreach, Peter Chindah commended the army for providing free medical services to the people of the area.
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