When other Nigerians are moving out of the country to see medical tourism, some individuals have taken it up on themselves to reverse the trend.
This is the case of one Dr. Ogechi Helen Mbakwe, medical doctor base in Atlanta Georgia, the USA. In a swift move to ameliorate the pains of some patience, she decided to bring in a specialized hospital in the City of Abuja.
During the formal launch of FRONTLINE INFUSION AND ARTHRITIS MEDICAL FACILITY LTD.
In her key note speech, Dr. Helen Ogechi Mbakwe said the idea of investing in health sector in Nigeria came as a result of giving back to Nigeria the knowledge and expertise especially those of them that have done enough for the country they reside abroad
Going further, she said that this was born out of conviction that people in Nigeria are not getting the adequate healthcare system they deserve.
According to her, she lost close relatives because of poor healthcare care facility and system in Nigeria
Going further, Dr Helen Mbakwe explained that infusion and arthritis medical center represents more than “bricks and mortar.” She enumerated countless individuals battling for chronic pains depicting the conditions of arthritis. The cutting- edge medical technology the hospital has will help in the reduction and better treatment of arthritis and inflammatory areas of the body It’s compassionate care for life for those who needed it most.
The Medical Director of the Frontline infusion and Arthritis Medical Center, Dr Helen Mbakwe explained that infusion is the direct delivery of medication in to blood stream through an I V and offering a highly method of treatment to patients who cannot take oral medication or those who oral medication may not be effective. By so doing, giving relief or healing to the patient. “This type of treatment system helps in slowing down the sickness or the disease of arthritis.”
In conclusion, Dr. Ogechi, therefore, urged Nigerian who fall into this categories to utilize the state of the arts facilities provided by the Frontline Infusion and Arthritis Medical Center.
The hospital is using Abuja as the pilot center and in due time the service of the organization will be extended to other cities
She said, “by opening the Medical Center, they have reduced to certain levels medical tourism abroad. And they have taken bold steps for future where chronic pains does not defines your life and major aims and goals where science meets empathy and where every patient heard and cared for and innovation drives outcome. ”
Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion where Mandate Secretary Health FCT, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation as many others.
She used the opportunity to thank everyone who devoted their time to be part of this epoch making event and gave assurance that they will deliver sophisticated health systems to Nigerians.
