The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, provided free health services to more than 300 journalists in Abuja on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat featured vital tests and consultations across several specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dental care, and general medicine.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, represented by the Director of Medical Services, Surgeon Commodore Momoh, commended the NUJ FCT and Nizamiye Hospital for prioritising journalists’ health.
“This is a laudable event. Kudos to the NUJ FCT and Nizamiye Hospital for organising this outreach.
“It will improve the well-being and productivity of journalists and help them stay focused on their important work,” Musa said.
NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, expressed appreciation to Nizamiye Hospital for bringing a team of specialists, including general surgeons, internists, cardiologists, nephrologists, ophthalmologists, and general practitioners.
Ike said the outreach was part of the NUJ’s broader goal of promoting health awareness and offering free medical support to its members.
“Journalists are always on the field and often don’t find time to check on their health,” she said, adding that the screening would also inform efforts to secure health insurance for members.
“It is our duty to ensure journalists monitor their vitals. This outreach shows our commitment to their well-being, and we intend to sustain it,” Ike said.
She assured members that more of such programmes would be organised.(NAN)
