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NEPL/Seplat Energy JV and Edo Specialist Hospital Collaborate on Healthcare Outreach

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) partnered with Edo Specialist Hospital for a healthcare outreach program called "Eye Can See."
  • The three-day event in Benin City provided thousands of eye screenings, surgeries for critical cases, and distributed hundreds of free eyeglasses.
  • The initiative also included basic health and dental checks, demonstrating the JV's commitment to improving eye care and overall well-being in Edo and Delta States.

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has collaborated with Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH) for a special edition of its "Eye Can See" healthcare initiative. Hosted at the ESH premises in Benin City, the three-day event saw a significant turnout, offering thousands of eye screenings and performing surgeries for critical cases. Hundreds of eyeglasses were distributed free of charge to attendees.

This initiative is indeed improving access to eye care services and promoting better vision health for communities across Edo and Delta States.

— Chioma AfeSpeaking on the impact of the 'Eye Can See' program.

The program extended beyond eye care, incorporating basic health checks and dental services. The NEPL/Seplat Energy JV provided necessary consumables, while ESH contributed personnel and infrastructure, highlighting a strong partnership aimed at enhancing community health.

The dividends of the health intervention programme cannot be overemphasized.

— Chioma AfeHighlighting the significant benefits of the health program.

Chioma Afe, Director of External Affairs & Social Performance at Seplat Energy, emphasized the program's impact in improving access to eye care, restoring sight, and enhancing the overall well-being of individuals and communities across Edo and Delta States. She noted the initiative's role in promoting better vision health and supporting sustainable development.

This partnership marks a new chapter in the delivery of the long-running ‘Eye Can See’ initiative, as it brought together the resources of the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV and the specialist expertise of the hospital to provide comprehensive medicare to hundreds of beneficiaries.

— Dr. Antonia Inibukun-NjokuDescribing the significance of the collaboration between Edo Specialist Hospital and the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV.

Dr. Antonia Inibukun-Njoku, Chief Medical Director of ESH Hospital, lauded the collaboration, calling it a significant step in expanding access to quality healthcare and bringing essential medical services closer to communities. She highlighted that this year's program, hosted in partnership with ESH, marks a new chapter for the "Eye Can See" initiative by combining the JV's resources with the hospital's specialist expertise for comprehensive medical care.

This year’s programme is unique because it is being hosted in collaboration with Edo Specialist Hospital. The ‘Eye Can See’ initiative has been implemented in Edo for several years, but this is the first time we are partnering in this way, and we are delighted to be part of it.

— Dr. Antonia Inibukun-NjokuExplaining the unique nature of the current 'Eye Can See' program due to the partnership with Edo Specialist Hospital.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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