….One million Nigerians benefit from SPDC’s free healthcare interventions
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says at least one million persons from more than 50 communities in Nigeria have benefitted from its healthcare intervention program.
SPDC’s free healthcare program, Health-in-Motion, was introduced in 2010 to Niger Delta communities and across Nigeria.
A statement by SPDC on Friday noted that the company revealed this at the venue of a three-day Health-in-Motion program held for people in the Elelenwo Community in Rivers.
The statement was signed by Mr Abimbola Essien-Nelson, SPDC’s Media Relations Manager.
According to the statement, Mr. Igo Weli, Head of, the Corporate Relations Department of the company said: “The Health-in-Motion program is Shell’s health intervention program that provides free comprehensive medical services to people where they live and work.
“Health-In-Motion is a mobile community health outreach program that takes free medical services to communities across the Niger Delta and other parts of the country.
“In the program, we are offering health care services ranging from promotional to preventive and curative care.
“We hope that by doing so, we will be able to support the Rivers State Government’s efforts at all levels to provide accessible healthcare to the people.
“Better health and well-being improve life outcomes and strengthen families, educational attainment, and business opportunities.“
According to the statement, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, Rivers State Commissioner for Health, commended the success of the health program and requested its extension to the other 22 local government areas of the state.
Also, Vice Chairman of Obio Akpor LG, Mrs. Chinyeru Agbara, said the program would boost the efforts of the council to provide healthcare in the area.
….One million Nigerians benefit from SPDC’s free healthcare interventions
