In a bid to improve access to medical services for underprivileged communities, the Holy Cross Gwarimpa Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) has provided free healthcare to over 500 residents of Abuja.
The outreach, held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Gwarimpa, offered a range of services including tests and treatments for hepatitis A and B, typhoid, malaria, hypertension, hypotension, and eye conditions, among others.
The initiative, which marked the society’s 20th anniversary, is part of a series of charitable projects aimed at supporting underserved communities in Abuja. Founded in 2005, the Holy Cross Gwarimpa Conference of SSVP has consistently provided assistance to the poor and needy.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention, with Mr. John appreciating the free medication he received and Mrs. Hannah describing it as timely help when she could not afford treatment.
President of the Holy Cross Gwarimpa SSVP, Mr. Ipenyi Sylvester, said the outreach underscored the society’s commitment to the less privileged, noting that many beneficiaries rarely get tested or treated for various illnesses due to financial constraints.
“This medical intervention marks our 20 years of service to the poor and needy,” Sylvester said. “We invited medical professionals to conduct tests, offer treatment, and give advice to people who might otherwise not visit a hospital.”
Beyond the medical outreach, SSVP announced plans to provide a water project for Kpai Kpai, a rural community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) lacking potable water, as well as a scholarship and empowerment programme for 20 Abuja indigenes. The society also intends to honour its benefactors and outstanding members.
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