MONKEYPOX: Anambra Govt Stops Nigerian Army’s Free Medical Program As Fear Grips Citizens

FILE PHOTO 1: Anambra State’s Logo

trackingtimes.com reported earlier on the worrisome outcome of the Nigerian Army’s Free Medical Program in Anambra State, in the South Eastern Nigeria, that led to the unexpected withdrawal of pupils from schools by their parents/guardians.

However, the Govt of Anambra State, led by Chief Willie Obiano, has issued a Press Statement through its Secretary, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, clarifying the position of the State govt. and demanding the immediate stoppage of the said Free Medical Program by the Nigerian Army Authorities.

FILE PHOTO 2: Pupils Being Withdrawn From Schools

FILE PHOTO 3: Pupils Being Withdrawn From Schools

Bellow is the Press Statement:

PRESS STATEMENT: ARMY MEDICAL OUTREACH

11.10.17

The attention of the State Government has been drawn to an on going medical outreach being undertaken by the Army in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area.

The State has been made to understand that the exercise is part of Army social responsibility to members of the public.

However, strong apprehension among the populace has followed the exercise leading to withdrawal of students from schools by parents, misconception of the actual motive behind the exercise by stakeholders, community leaders and a general reservation by the public for whom the outreach is intended.

To this end and to ensure no further escalation of the situation, His Excellency the Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has contacted the Army Authories and advised for immediate stoppage of the medical outreach until wide sensitization is conducted to reassure people of its intentions and benefits. The exercise has therefore been put on hold.

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Parents and guardians are strongly advised to stop withdrawing their wards from schools as the situation has been handled. All schools within the State will remain open as there is no cause for alarm! Community leaders, Presidents General and all Stakeholders are hereby reassured of the commitment of the Governor and the State Government to the wellbeing of Ndi Anambra.

The State Government also strongly condemns observed rhetorics on social media completely misrepresenting the situation with insinuations of spread of diseases and death of students in schools arising from the exercise. The State categorically refutes these rhetorics and confirms that there is no death of any student anywhere in the State. Mischief makers are warned to desist from spreading falsehood. Anambra remains calm and peaceful!

Thank you!

Prof Solo Chukwulobelu

Secretary to the State Government.