It was a day of hope and celebration in the Nabdam Constituency as Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, the Member of Parliament, and unveiled exciting news during the commissioning of a new Maternity Block.
Speaking to the gathered community members, Dr. Nawaane revealed that Nabdam would be among the 50- 60 constituencies nationwide selected to receive a Primary Healthcare Special Market Kiosk package.
Dr. Nawaane explained the motivation behind this initiative. “Primary Health Care is mainly about preventive medicine, stopping sickness before it even starts,” he shared. He recounted how many women, especially those working in the bustling Pelingu market, often forego routine medical checkups due to busy schedules or lack of access. Tragically, this sometimes means that manageable conditions like hypertension go unnoticed until they escalate into severe complications such as strokes or kidney failure.
“With the introduction of the health kiosk right at the market, our mothers and sisters won’t have to wait until they are seriously ill before seeking help,” Dr. Nawaane emphasized. The new kiosk will offer checkups and treatment for minor illnesses, including blood pressure screening, all at no cost. “By catching these issues early, we can prevent major health crises before they happen.”
He stressed that the services would be entirely free. “You don’t need to pay anything. Whether or not you have national health insurance, you can walk in, get checked, and receive assistance at no charge,” Dr. Nawaane assured the community. However, he also encouraged everyone to maintain their national health insurance for broader health coverage.
Nabdam is proud to be chosen in the first phase of this important project, which will see 50 to 60 such kiosks established across the country. Dr. Nawaane believes the initiative will be especially valuable in Pelingu, where market women stand to benefit the most by gaining easy access to essential primary healthcare.
The new health kiosk promises to be a lifeline for many, bringing accessible, preventive care to the heart of Nabdam’s busy markets and helping ensure a healthier future for its people.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com