Pro-Health International Profile

Improving the Health of Africa’s People

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VisionImproving the health of Africa’s people.

MISSION STATEMENT

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Pro-Health International (PHI) is a faith-

based non-governmental organization

working for the health of all people,

especially those in the rural areas of Africa.

Through provision of medical consultation,

surgery, eye care, dental care, health

promotion, and sharing the love of Christ with

the people, PHI brings love and hope to the

hopeless and needy.

Inspired by the example of foreign missionaries

who came to Nigeria to render free health care

to the poor, PHI was established in 1991 to care

for the less privileged in rural Africa. One of the

objectives of establishing the organization was

to challenge African health care professionals to

imbibe the spirit of giving back to the society.

Based in the middle belt region of Nigeria, PHI

has grown from carrying out 2 to 3 medical

missions yearly to executing over 45 medical

missions annually especially in the Niger Delta

region of Nigeria. Other African countries like Ghana, Liberia, Gambia, Togo, South Africa,

Swaziland, Mozambique, Burundi, Zambia, Mali, Kenya, Niger Republic, Malawi and Burkina Faso

have also benefitted from her services. PHI is the largest volunteer-based free healthcare

provider in West Africa.

The heart of PHI's work is helping to bring free health care to the communities lacking easy access

to health care majority of which are located in rural areas. This lack of access, either through land

barriers, lack of finances or knowledge of their need for proper health care contributes

significantly to the increased morbidity and mortality in the various communities. Vital to these

medical missions are our sponsors and partners who render technical and financial assistance and

contribute in no small measure towards the success of our free health care projects.

Though we have come some distance, the work ahead is enormous. We are however convinced

that as we continue to develop new partnerships, attract more donors, these seemingly endless

vistas will be surmountable.

. Dr. Iko Ibanga, OON

Executive Director

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY


THE BOARD

Pro-Health International Profile Improving the Health of Africa's People

Mrs. Rebecca AbimikuBoard Member

Sen. Eme EkaetteBoard Member

Mr. Moses EkpoBoard Chairman

Dr. Iko IbangaExecutive Director

Dr. Mark UmohBoard Member

Mr. Henry EssangBoard Member

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Mr. Akan IbangaExecutive Secretary

Rev. Dr. Chika AwaBoard Member

THE BOARD

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Dr. Anthony Udo-InyangVice Chairman

Dr. Allyson Brown-GriffinSecretary

nDr. Antho y Udoh Inyang

Dr. Curtis HighBoard Chairman

Dr. Iko IbangaExecutive Director


SPECIAL EVENTS

Dr. Iko Ibanga with the US Ambassador

to Nigeria Ms. Robin Renee Sanders

The Executive Director, Dr. Iko Ibanga, receiving the 2005 National Honors Award of Officer of the Order

of the Niger (OON) from His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR,Former President and Commander-

in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Iko Ibanga and wife Pastor Mrs. Esther Ibangawith former Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme

Dr. Iko Ibanga with Prof. Robert Gallo, the American Virologist who co-discovered the AIDS virus.

Dr. Edith Okoi, Director of Programs PHI

presenting souvenirs to His Excellency Pharm. Danbasa D. Suntai, the Executive Governor of Taraba State

Dr. Iko Ibanga, with the Executive Director/CEO TY Danjuma Foundation Ms Thelma Ekiyor

IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF AFRICA’S PEOPLEPhoto reports of Pro-Health International’s outreach programmes

TEAMWORK...Makes The Dream Work

PUBLICATIONS


SPECIAL EVENTS

The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Obong Victor Attah expressing his appreciation to the

Executive Director, PHI, Dr. Iko Ibanga.

Her Excellency, wife of former Governor, Cross River State Donald Duke exchanging greetings with Dr. Curtis High,

Consultant Dental Surgeon and Chairman, Board of Trustees, PHI, USA

The former Governor, Alh. A. Hashidu expressing his appreciation to the ED, PHI and the President, Christian

Medical Fellowship (CMF), USA, Dr. Peter Schnatz

Gombe State,

His Excellency, the former Governor ,

Alh. Abdullahi Adamu and his Deputy with the ED, PHI during a site tour

of Nasarawa State

Her Excellency, Mrs. Onari Duke on a site tour with the Executive Director, PHI

Lots of people; Africans & other races alike, have discovered the unique quality of

love and selfless service that comes with volunteering.

PHI has been positioned as an organization that provides regular opportunities to

volunteers as HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS (Physician, Dentist, Nurse, etc).

Opportunities are also open to non-health care workers with a passion for reaching

Africa’s people with the love of Christ, the cornerstone of PHI’s Vision.

You can be a PHI Volunteer in the following categories:

Short-Term Medical Volunteer: 1 - 2 weeks

Medical Volunteer Program (MVP): 3 - 12 months

To be a Volunteer and for further enquiries, please contact:

Dr. Edith Okoi: +234(0)8033200250

Dr. Kelvin Stewart: +234(0)8037258581

Volunteer Management: +234(0)8035998631

E-mail:

Website:

[email protected]

www.prohealthinternational.org

VOLUNTEERING

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The ED, PHI, conducting the His Excellency, former

Benue State George Akume and his Commissioner for Health Dr. Innocent Akama

during a visit to the project site

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MEDICAL UNITConsulting

“From infants to the most elderly ones, having varying conditions such as mild infections to cancerous diseases, the doctors examine, diagnose, investigate and prescribe appropriate medications to alleviate their illnesses”.

MEDICAL UNIT

1. What Pro-Health International does

·Provides free health care to the rural people in Nigeria and

other African countries

·Provides services for people without regard to gender,

religion or creed

2. How we work

·Volunteer-based

·Project-based teams working in Hospitals, Primary Health Care

·Using the Mobile Surgical Units in areas that have no health

facilities.

3. How we are funded

·Free medical supplies from the United States and UK

·Corporate sponsors and gift-in-kind donations result in over

2:1 leverage for all financial gifts

4. What we are known for

· Free medical attention provided to those with chronic

illnesses

· Tumors surgically removed

· Smile restored

· The blind see [Cataract surgery]

· Impaired vision corrected [Medicated Glasses]

· Good news which brings hope for the future

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MEDICAL UNIT

Each year thousands of patients on aone-on-one basis in our free healthcare projects

doctors attend to

DONATIONS

International partners in the United States of America, Canada and the United

Kingdom, donate pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and vehicles.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES donated by SHIRLEY GRAF, MINNESOTA, USA

DENTAL CHAIR from the UNITED KINGDOM

Mobile Surgical Unit donated byTIMES SQUARE CHURCH, NEW YORK

AMBULANCE donated byCHRISTIAN TABERNACLE HOUSTON, TEXAS

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Surgical Review·General

·Ophthalmic ·Gynaecologic

Operating/Recovery room

SURGICAL UNIT

“Minor conditions

to the insurmountable ones

are undertaken by the

surgeons. The joy of delivering

a pregnant woman in

obstructed labour through

caesarean section to

relieving a physical

challenged person”.

Over the past years thousands of surgeries have been performed

free of charge free of charge“The Joy of Life”

“ Healed of Scorn”

SURGICAL UNITMEDICAL EQUIPMENT & PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS DONATED

BY PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL TO VARIOUS HOSPITALS

Engr. Godwin Omene former MD, NDDCdonating crutches to patients, GeneralHospital, Sapele, Delta State

Volunteers with patients who weregiven crutches, Rivers State

Beddings and other materials donated byAlscon MD to the General Hospital, Ikot Abasi,Akwa Ibom State

Donation of medical and surgicalsupplies for rural medical outreaches to University of Jos Medical Students Association

medicine,

Donation of medicine and surgical suppliesto General Hospital, Biliri, Gombe State

Every year, Pro-Health International

provides material support by way of

medicines, hospital and other

surgical supplies worth millions of

naira to different healthcare

facilities especially in under-served

rural and difficult-to-reach areas of

Nigeria and other African countries.



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SURGICAL UNIT

ZAMBIA

Access to primary healthcare is

significant in a country where 65

percent of the population live on less

than a dollar a day. The effort of PHI

at making qualitative health care

available to the less privilege at little

or no cost is an attempt to address

this imbalance and provide hope to

Africans like these Zambians.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS



The presence of PHI projects within the rural areas just in the nick of time has made a lot of impact within the communities. We believe God rules and reigns in the affairs of men.

For example in 2006, during one of our projects in Eket, Akwa Ibom, a woman with obstructed labor was rushed to the project site, an emergency caesarian was performed by able hands, delivering both mother and child who recovered well subsequently .

Another example of God's special

mission occurred in August 2003 in

Okigwe, Imo state were in

partnership with NDDC, PHI was able

to perform and remove a 15KG

tumor from 36 year old Precious

Ibifuruba, native of Okrika, Rivers

State, whose history began 14 years

ago, where initially it was assumed

she was pregnant although all

pregnancy tests were negative.

When her delivery time was past and

her abdomen progress ive ly

increased, the story took a different

toll. She began seeking treatment

and help from traditional herbalists.

Her friends and families forsook her

and many carried rumors that she

was a witch being punished.

The surgical removal of this 15kg

tumor marks the beginning of a new

hope for Precious Ibifuruba. We

believe in making a difference and

this turned out to be a huge one.

SURGICAL UNIT

SWAZILANDSWAZILANDThe T.D. Jakes Ministry, Dallas Texas, USA and World Vision Inc., USA, both international non-governmental agencies, partnered with us to provide health services to teeming people during the MegaFest 2008, held in South Africa and Swaziland.

SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

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SURGICAL UNIT

BEFORE SURGERY

DURINGSURGERY

TWO MONTHS AFTER SURGERY

A special case of massive uterine fibroid


NIGER

The grave condition of Niger’s Healthcare is a matter of deep concern to the nation, as it is one of the main causes of countless deaths occurring in the country from time to time. The main reason for the incredible loss of lives in Niger is because the people are totally ignorant and unconscious of health-related issues. This ignorance results from lack of education and knowledge for most of the population.

A handful of serious diseases, which strike the nation quite often, form the primary concern to the Nigerien Healthcare system. Among such diseases, diphtheria, pertussis, measles and tetanus affect the population in the worst possible ways, taking the form of epidemics and claiming numerous lives. Most of these diseases are outcomes of unhygienic and unsanitary living and feeding conditions of the people, which facilitate outbreak of such infective maladies.



MOBILE SURGICAL UNITS

Pro-Health International has three Mobile Surgical

Units (MSUs), one donated by the Times Square Church New

York, USA, and two from the Niger Delta Development

Commission [NDDC]. These MSUs tread into rugged

rural area s with no functional surgi cal faci lities.

Over the past few years hundreds of surgeries have

been performed in the Mobile Surgical Units.

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MALAWIMALAWI

Each year, millions of children and mothers could be saved through improved access to basic health interventions. Those who most desperately need them - the rural poor - live in remote villages where the cost of reaching them could be five times greater than urban areas. Pro-Health in partnership with The Samaritan’s Feet bridged this gap through its medical out reach.


Lab Works

- Malaria Parasite

- Worm Infection

- Blood sugar

- Pregnancy Test

- HIV/AIDS

Test Performed on

- Blood

- Stool

- Urine

“ Take a test today”

“ Know your HIV

Status”

LABORATORY UNIT

LABORATORY UNIT


We joined hands with the Samaritan’s Feet, USA to reach out to the people of Mozambique with free medical consultations, medications and lots of shoes, thereby bringing joy to many.

MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUE




·Drug packaging·Drug dispensing

PHARMACY UNIT

“ Freely ye have received, freely shall ye give…..”

“ Free Medical Drugs”

PHARMACY UNIT

There is one common denominator in most African countries, including Nigeria - and that is the NEED TO HEAL. Pro-Health International has experienced great joy in teaming with other not-for profit organization and churches such as Time Square Church New York in providing health to our African neighbors. Decentralised healthcare is about sharing responsibilities, and being more responsive to local demand.

MALI



OUTREACH UNIT

“Words of hope…like refreshing stream”“Hopeful words for the Hopeless”

·Communities

·Churches

·Orphanages

·Prisons

OUTREACH UNITOUTREACH UNIT

KNOWLEDGE HOUSE OF AFRICA has experienced great joy in teaming with other not-for profit organization such as PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL in providing health to our African neighbors. A point to note is that, just seeing a doctor brought extreme relief to these patients who could not afford the fees for consultations.

LIBERIALIBERIA

Our mission to Liberia was one of the most challenging cross-border missions

but thanks be to God, He saw us through.



HEALTH PROMOTION UNIT

Health Information

· HIV/AIDS

· Nutrition

· Personal Hygiene

Through:· Focus group

discussion· Community

dissemination · School health Talk · Market settings

Peer Education· Training· Schools · Community Health

Workers . Research

“Knowledge is Power”

“My people perish because of lack of

knowledge….”

ealth is wealth; information is paramount, many diseases are

preventable, and the need for information supercedes the provision of Hmedication. By providing basic information on nutrition, hygiene,

diabetes, high blood pressure and HIV/AIDS to the people, we aim at reducing

the prevalence of many diseases.

HEALTH PROMOTION UNITHEALTH PROMOTION UNITGHANAGHANA

Many people are walking around in Ghana with devastating but preventable and manageable diseases like High Blood Pressure with potential complication of Stroke and sudden death, and they cannot afford the medical bills.




PHI has more than 3,000 volunteers on its database drawn from within Africa and outside.

Physicians, Surgeons, Ophthalmologists, Dentists, Optometrist, Pharmacists, Nurses, Laboratory Scientists, Logistics/Engineers, Pastors, Counselors and other non-healthcare professionals.

Our volunteers, epitomize the spirit of love and service to humanity as they give of their time, talent, comfort and resources to help the needy.

Our Volunteers include…

Life changing experience is always the reward for these volunteers.

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In rural Gambia, the result of having so little money is that the rural people are desperately short of the doctors, nurses, equipment and appropriate drugs. Patients are incredibly stoical but need and deserve better care - patients are dying everyday because they can’t get drugs, equipment, doctors or nurses. The Health personnel and NGOs are constantly trying to improve the services they offer and are having some successes in this regards.


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What do I have to offer my God?

What do I have to praise His name?

How can I be of service to Him?

- By showing Love, by Showing Care.

There are people out there who

need His love

There are children out there who

need His care

Through our smiles, through our

skills

Through our passion, these lives can

be reached

Pro-Health International, we stand

to declare

As a body we will serve with His

love

We will serve humanity and serve

each person

For Together Each of us Achieves

More

-Dr. Marian Nafiu

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In Burkina-Faso, as in most African countries, the high cost of healthcare prevents people from utilising such serv ices. PHI’s medical outreach to this country was an answer to the heart cry of many patients in that country as they received the much needed medical attention - free of charge.

BURKINA FASOBURKINA FASO


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BURUNDIBURUNDI

Burundi today faces a great many challenges. In addition to the real difficulties in guaranteeing access to health care due to the high cost of consultations in public health facilities, aid agencies are still having major difficulties reaching the most vulnerable people. The link between poverty and health is now well known, and health is recognised as an essential requirement for economic development. Yet there are hundreds of thousands of Burundians who have no access to basic health care as a result of their inability to pay for it.

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The President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza in a praise session during medical mission in Burundi

I am grateful to God for giving me an opportunity to make a difference

in the lives of many people across Nigeria. Its wonderful being God's

hands touching people and leaving them with hope and joy.

Manji Bonkat, Physician

My first mission trip was in 1996, each time I am opportuned to attend a medical mission, I

get excited. All of the time the crowd is overwhelming, but the most interesting part

of it is that lives are being touched both spiritually and physically. I love the mission

and will always volunteer my skills and time to the glory of God.

Zainab Fagboyo, OR Nurse

Being a blessing to people in need is the most rewarding experience anyone

should aspire to have. It affords you the opportunity to serve God

Toma GabrielPhysician

PHI is God-sent to Africa, as a health service provider & evangelism

NGO. I count it a privilege & a blessing to be a part of it.

Katharine Jones - Logistics

I have been a volunteer since 1996 and have been volunteering ever since. The

experience has been rewarding both professionally and spiritually. It has given

me the opportunity of knowing and serving Jesus better with other volunteers.

I encourage other young volunteers to signup and contribute their quotas.

Jacob AbimikuPhysician

I feel fulfilled using my profession to serve God and humanity. I will always make myself available any time I am called upon.Hope Nesianisimu, Dental Surgeon

Mission work would not be more stressful, yet enjoyable and refreshing. Most amazing is how everyone lay their trophies aside and work so harmoniously together. I dare say no hospital, I've seen has ever achieved that. Korede Pharmacist

It was a great opportunity to serve. I have learnt that nothing is too small or to big to offer. PHI has provided me the opportunity to give my time and skill.

VolunteerKarry Barrows

Volunteering for PHI has changed my life. It’s given so much reality to my faith, and has helped sharpen my focus. I‘ve seen God at work even in seemingly mundane events, and I now appreciate many gifts of life I once took for granted. Thank God for PHI..Ann GoetcheusPhysician

Being a volunteer has been very enlightening. The need for healthcare is enormous. Its been a great opportunity to serve God and humanity. Mercy Okharedia, Optometrist

I have been involved in PHI mission trips for about 4 years and they are usually exciting moments for me, physically ,mentally and spiritually. It can be physically draining and demanding but God gives us the grace to carry on. The fact that volunteers are able to give of their time for free impresses me, and I know God is honored in our giving. The people are appreciative and that gives me joy. I look forward to more mission trips.Francis Akor, Pediatrician.

The time I have spent in Nigeria with Pro-Health has really exceeded all expectations. There are several things that really impressed me since

I’ve been in Nigeria. The first thing is the way Pro-Health is so Christ-centered. The second thing is that Christ is seen through all the

staff and volunteers. I have also learned a lot of practical things as far as doing medical missions in the rural areas is concerned.

I know projects can be so intense-I would do it all over again, and glad God used me to bless others.

Lubov NaranovichOR Nurse

my time in Nigeria has exceeded any expectations I had. I‘ve had experiences& learned lessons that I’ll carry for the rest of my life. I've learned what it means to give. God willing I will work with PHI again in the future, whether I do or not, one thing I know is that Pro-Health will always be part of me. Nik GodshallEvangelist

I have been working with Pro-health for thepast 5 months and it has been very demanding

due to the large crowds of people on project site,I have also learnt to do things here that

ordinarily I wouldn’t have known how to do.I love Pro-health, thank you and God bless.

Jim FerriterLogistics

VOLUNTEERING


TY Danjuma Foundation was founded by Gen. T. Y. Danjuma a renowned statesman who has seen the need for a better healthcare, education and poverty alleviation for his fellow country men and women. His passion is giving back to the society what God has given to him.

Apart from satisfying the social needs of these lives, providing free healthcare reduces preventable illnesses that result in morbidity and mortality.

Gen. T Y Danjuma GCON

FounderTY Danjuma Foundation


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Gambia

South AfricaSwaziland

Mozambique

Zambia

BurundiGhana

Togo

Nigeria

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Liberia

Malawi

Burkina Faso

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“The only lasting impact we can ever make in this world and eternity is to invest in the lives of other people” Dr. Iko Ibanga

Kenya

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PROJECTS IN AFRICA


TY Danjuma Foundation also donated two

Coaster Buses, two Trucks, and a Toyota

Hilux to the successful delivery of the

Health Care Services to various parts of

Taraba and Edo States.

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PROJECT STATISTICS


TY Danjuma Foundation in conjunction with Pro-Health International have sponsored free medical missions in all the Local Government Areas of Taraba State and Edo Southern Senatorial District.

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PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

CONSULTING MEDICALS

Approximately 1 million people have been attended to on an out-patient basis by the consulting doctors over the past 18 years.

SURGERIES PERFORMEDGeneral and Gynecological: over 25,000; Ophthalmology: over 6,000

Procedures included herniorrhaphy, appendectomy, myomectomy, tumor removal, VVF repair, Cataract removal, and cleft lip and palate repair.

DENTAL

Over 44, 000 patients for dental procedures have been seen over the years. About 32,000

extractions have been performed, some patients have had more than one extraction.

Other procedures performed include scaling and polishing, filling of cavities, prosthetic

fitting.

HEALTH PROMOTION Over 100,000 youths in and out of schools, and community health workers have received

teaching on sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, nutrition

and proper hygiene

LABORATORY Over 22,000 Lab procedures have been performed including the recent HIV counseling tests

which in the last 2 years have recorded a total of about 9,000 tested for the virus, with

close to 700 people confirmed as HIV positive and referred to appropriate facilities for

further management.

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- Over 100 churches have been involved in our outreaches within the communities

- Over a 100,000 attended the evangelical programs where many received the message of continual hope and the love of Jesus. Many received counseling and encouragement.

- Over 10,000 Bibles given out.

- Refreshing time for volunteers every morning before proceeding to project sites.

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NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

For over 8 years NDDC has

provided free health care

services to indigenes of the

Niger Delta States.

International Medical Exchange Washington DC also, presented an award to NDDC’s Mr.Timi Alaibe in recognition of his administrative roles in the Health Care Sector of the Niger-Delta. Executive Director, Pro-Health International, Dr. Iko Ibanga presenting the award.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF

e provided emergency medical care and relief materials to the displaced victims at the NDLEA refuge camp during the 2008 Jos crisis. For 3 days (28th November, Wto 1st December, 2008) volunteers from Pro-Health International along side

members of the LIFT Team (Camp-of-the-Woods, USA), (National Emergency Response Management Agency) NERMA, and the RED CROSS worked tirelessly to give first aid treatment to the wounded before transferring them to the nearby secondary and tertiary health centres.

DURING THE JOS CRISIS


Emmanuel & Tracie Ohoneme


NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

International Medical Exchange, Washington DC, presented an award to NDDC for its contributions towards the improvement of Health Care in the Niger-Delta. The award is being presented by the ExecutiveDirector, Pro-Health International, Dr. Iko Ibanga, to the former MD, NDDC, Hon. E. A. Aguariavwodo.

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elief materials like clothes, shoes, mattresses, water and food were also distributed in partnership with Global Relief Aid and RDevelopment Missions alongside the LIFT Team.

DURING THE JOS CRISIS

Surgical Review - cataract

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Medical Review

· Visual Acuity· Prescription

- Medication, Glasses

EYE CARE AFRICA

working together for sight


AWARDS

Award of Contribution and Supportby NCCMDS EBSUTH

Award of Humility and Service to Humanity by Global Leadership

Development Association

Excellence Award in Community Serviceby Mboho Mkparawa IbibioAward of by University

of Benin Medical Students AssociationExcellence


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Certificate of Appreciation by NTO ANNANG FOUNDATION USA

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Humanitarian Awardby NTO ANNANG

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Denture Fixation

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STATES, FCT & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

Since inception, various States, FCT and Local

Government Areas have sponsored and

supported the free health services to the door

steps of the less privileged in our society.

Gen. Jeremiah Useni (Rtd.) Donated the TATA Bus on behalf of FCT.

Toyota Bus,(10 Seater) Donated by Nasarawa State Gov.

Peugeot 504, Donated by Edo State Gov.

Peugeot 306 Donated by Benue State Government


· Dental Assessment

· Scaling and Polishing

· Filling Cavities

· Tooth Extraction

· Prosthetic Fitting

· Oral Hygiene

cleft lip repaircleft lip repair

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STATES, FCT & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

Excellence Award-Ikot-Abasi LGA

July 2004

Award of Excellence in medicine from the Govt. of Akwa Ibom

in 1999 Merit Award Isiala Mbano

August 2000

Excellence Award-Ikot-Abasi LGA

27th December 2003

Improving the Health of Africa's People

NTO ANNANG FOUNDATION

USA

PARTNERSHIP

Nto Annang Foundation USA is a non-profit socio-cultural organization of Annang people in the United States of America.

Nto Annang Foundation has committed itself in partnership with Pro-Health Int. to bring Free-Health care to the 8 Annang Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

Over the years, thousands of individuals have received medical attention during the 1-2 weeks missions in the selected areas. Supports ranging from transportation, feeding, purchase of medicines and surgical supplies and equipment have been of great contribution to our missions. Its only through partnerships that we achieve more...

Dr. Emmanuel Ukpongexamining a patient’s ear

Counting and dispensing drugs to patients in the pharmacy

Drugs survey in a project site pharmacy Gynecological surgery in progress

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Samaritan's Feet is an international ministry based in Charlotte, North Carolina USA, established by Emmanuel Ohoneme and his wife, Tracie. At the age of 9, Emmanuel received his first pair of tennis shoes from ‘a good Samaritan' from Wisconsin, USA, during a visit to Nigeria over 20 yrs ago.

This life-changing gift to Emmanuel became a message of hope and a life long vision which is impacting many lives especially in Africa today.

Apart from satisfying the social needs of these lives, providing foot wears reduces the preventable illnesses such as injuries, infections with tetanus and worms, which could eventually result in mortality .

WITH

SAMARITAN'S FEET

SAMARITAN’S

The goal of Samaritan's Feet is to provide shoes to 10 million individuals in the next 10 years by teaching them a biblical story of faith, hope and love, demonstrating these truths in touching them by washing their feet, and treating them to a new pair of shoes and socks.

www.samaritansfeet.org


HIV/AIDS INTERVENTION

HCT EXPANSION PLAN FOR NASARAWA AND PLATEAU STATES. ...expanding the reach

The Centres for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) is

s u p p o r t i n g Pr o - H e a l t h

International to expand HCT services

and build the capacity of local

o r g a n i z a t i o n s o n s t r a t e g i c

information in Nasarawa and Plateau

States through the program tagged

HCT Expansion Plan for Plateau and

Nasarawa State, HEPNAP.

Between 1st April – 31st July 2009,

HEPNAP has set up 11 HIV Counseling

and Testing (HCT) outlets in both

s t a t e s , a c t i v e l y m o b i l i z e d

communities to access HCT services,

provided HCT for 4639 clients,

trained 15 health workers on HIV

Counse l ing and Test ing and

collaborated with MMIS to train 40

health workers and 38 waste handlers

on injection safety.

THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLIENTS TESTED AND COUNSELLED ON THE HEPNAP PROGRAM BETWEEN APRIL AND JULY 2009

BAR CHART SHOWING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLIENTS COUNSELED BY SEX AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA AS

STAT 31 JULY 2009

Improving the Health of Africa's People Pro-Health International Profile 34 35

it is possible

n response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, PHI applied for and received a three-year

PEPFAR grant through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-

Nigeria), to implement a HIV/AIDS Reduction Program in the Niger Delta (HARPIN). The Ipilot program is being implemented in two states of the Niger Delta - Cross River and

Rivers.

NIGERIANS AND AMERICANSIN PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS

Tolu Dagunduro, HARPIN M & E Officer, in a training session with volunteers in Calabar

HIV/AIDS awareness activities during PHI free health care programme

Vivian (from SNR) facilitating a session during the Media Materials/Messages Development

and Adaptation Workshop held in Jos

Ms. Uduak Nta (Strategic Behaviour Change Advisor, HARPIN) addressing Peer Educators at Onun

Comprehensive High School, Mbarakom, CRS


From left, Dr. Tola Bamsa, Interim Project Coordinator HEPNAP, Anthonia Aina, CDC Program Specialist

HCT and Mr. Emmanuel Udofia, PHI Director of Admin.after a planning meeting at the

CDC office, Abuja.


HI received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Abuja

(CDC) to implement a HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Expansion Program in

Plateau and Nasarawa States (HEPNAP). The outcome of this programme will lead Pto the expansion of the intervention to other states.

HCT EXPANSION PLAN FOR NASARAWA AND PLATEAU STATES. ...expanding the reach

HIV education and mobilization for HCT during Zumunta mata meeting , SDA church, PanDauda.

HEPNAP First Stakeholders Forum“Lets Expand the Reach Together”

in SDA Hospital, Jengre, Plateau StateMay, 2009

Site inspection in Jibape Memorial Hospital, Jengre, Plateau State by CDC Official - Mrs. Antonia Aina

second from right, June 2009

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LULU-BRIGGS LIFE FOUNDATION“Care For Life Project”

SAMARITAN’S

African Christian Medical

Missions Inc.

Securing Help for the Poor

SPONSORS

PARTNERS

TC

TIMES SQUARE CHURCH NEWYORK

NTO ANNANG FOUNDATION

USA


NIGERIANS AND AMERICANSIN PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS

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Dr Uvoh Onoriobe Missions Coordinator, Pro-Health International6001E Landmark Drive, Charlotte NC 28270 Tel: 704-804-4436

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