Monrovia- About 100 people who are enduring hearing difficulties in Caldwell, Montserrado County, have benefited from treatment, following screenings over the weekend by Church Aid Incorporated, in collaboration with its local partner OCM Health Team. By Willie N. Tokpah The exercise formed a part of the 26th celebration of the institution’s anniversary, which took place on Friday, August 16 in the Township of Caldwell.
During the testing, some foreign materials were removed from the ears of two of those screened. The exercise brought together about 100 persons including people who are suffering from hearing imperilment, the elderly, and community dwellers in District #11, Montserrado County. Delivery of the Keynote Address, Dr.
Paye N. Gbanmie, Medical Director at the government-run Hospital in Duport Road and team lead of OCM Health Team in separate remarks, called on the government to buttress the efforts of Church Aid Incorporated as they continue to provide free medical outreach to several persons across the country since its establishment 26th years ago. Dr.
Gbanmie observed that ChurchAid Incorporated needs the support and collaboration of policymakers and other healthcare providers that will help them create an enabling environment and complement their efforts in the country In this regard, according to him, the OCM Health team looks forward to partnering with Church Aid Incorporated to refer cases of hearing disabilities that will be screened and tested during medi.