Anambra State Association of Women USA Inc. and ASA Women USA Cancer Coalition in Nigeria have paid medical bills worth N4million for four cancer survivors drawn from three communities of the state.
Cheque boards of N1million were presented to each of the beneficiaries, while the actual sums would be paid into the hospitals where they are receiving treatment.
The beneficiaries were: Mary Nwosa and Tochukwu Chukwuka from Umuoji and Utuh in Idemli North and Nnewi South Local Government Areas of the state.
Others were Ukamaka Okoli and Chigozie Nwankwo, both from Ufuma in Orumba North Local Government Area.
Presenting the cheques, Founder of ASA Women USA, Dr Uche Umeh said the gesture was in furtherance of her organization’s humanitarian intervention aimed at ensuring the well-being of fellow citizens, especially women.
Umeh, represented by the South-East Coordinator, Mrs Ebele Obiakonze, said, “In the past, we have carried out medical missions covering many communities in Anambra.
“This year, we are reaching out to four of our sisters affected by cancer. The gesture aligns with our vision to see everyone, especially women, healthy and able to achieve her potential.
“Many women who benefited from our previous medical missions were treated in various hospitals in Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi.
“We followed up on the patients and some of them are doing fine, fully recovered and healthy now.
“We discovered a woman, Ijeoma, with a tumor – a big stomach. We took care of her and she is okay now”.
Media Coordinator, ASA Women Anambra State, Ify Unachukwu, described the medical intervention as an annual ritual aimed at ameliorating the sufferings of women.
She said, “We do it every year. Today marks another round of it and these four persons are benefiting from the gesture.
“ASA Women wants to establish a cancer treatment center in Amichi. One day, we will have a functional cancer treatment center that will help in the control and management of the disease.
“This year’s edition, we have adopted beneficiaries from three communities. The strategy is not just to give them money.
“To ensure transparency and accountability, the actual amounts will be given to the hospitals where they are accessing treatment.
“This is to make sure that they utilize that money for what their needs are. We are partnering with COOU Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka and other hospitals where they are receiving treatment.”
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