2013 Enugu USA Post Medical Mission conference

Houston, Texas March 2014

Appreciation/Thanks

• God for protection, guidance and blessings• Governor and Government of Enugu state• Leaders of Enugu State, including, but not

limited to the Deputy Senate President and CMD Park-Lane Hospital.

• Hon Akubuilo, Ikemba etc.• President of Enugu USA (Dr. Emma Obiesie)• All Members of our Medical Mission team

2013 Medical Mission

• Could easily be named the “Miracle Mission”• Today Enugu USA Medical Mission is proudly

the most transparent Enugu USA Entity• Sense of direction, perseverance and

commitment our key to “success”.• A lot of room for improvement but the

Ground work is done.

2013 Medical Mission

• Briefly, Field work lasted from Dec 15-20, 2013• 95% of the 2013 Enugu USA Medical Mission

accounting completed on Dec 22.• Thanks to the President, Dr. Emma Obiesie,

Engr. George Aninwene, Chukwuma Ojukwu and other team (Honest, “Transparent” and Dedicated Crew!! Thank you all.

Planning of Medical Mission

• Time and commitment. Need to start early.• Have a “true” team – Committed people.• Start early, and stay focused.• Choose a date early if you truly anticipate

involving serious sponsors.• Propose 2014 Medical Mission to be

announced before the convention.

Planning (Contd.)

• Absolute need to re visit Fed Min of Health Nigeria rules as regards to Medical Mission in Nigeria.

• Change of current Enugu USA Board’s attitude may make compliance feasible.

• Funding – The Board should be fully involved, if not, assume full responsibility!!

Planning Contd.

• New changes to be discussed will be on involvement of LGA Authority early as we select towns.

• Involve Diaspora team in Nigeria early with dates of towns/LGA’s to be visited.

• Emulate from the outstanding success when we visited Enugu East (Nike). Chairman involved church in his preparation.

Planning (Contd.)

• Record keeping. Data collection. Analysis of Data etc.

• Role, and involvement of Enugu USA Chapter Presidents.

• Other Logistics (To be opened for discussion)• Involve our Surgeons early. 2 Surgeons (Plastic

and General Surgeon) have already volunteered to assist us with planning in 2014!

2013 Enugu USA Medical Mission(Synopsis of the Mission)

. Mission kicked off at The Enugu State Government House Clinic • I clearly noted the uninformed criticism for

visiting Govt. House.• Practically, and being honest – Med Mission

has been adopted by the Enugu Government.• Over 300 Poor Enugu Government workers

treated. Few came back for follow up

Synopsis of Mission

• Data on a good number of the patients at the Government House clinic collected.

• Analysis of the data, and all other data to follow.

• Visited Communities in 7 Health District areas – Analysis of data to follow

• Specifically, over 700 patients were treated at the Enugu East Local Government area. Lesson to learn from the role of Church.

Synopsis Continued

• Findings include very high prevalence of Hypertension.

• Regional variance in severity of Hypertension. • Quick review of data reveals Nsukka area had

more severely hypertensive patients – Will assist future planning.

• Surprising, a good number of people had low blood sugar - ??Role of economic challenges.

• Outstanding performances by all team members.

• Scope of Mission broadened to include dental care and some preventive medicine.

• Everyone has a role.• Will defer accounting to the appropriate

individuals. Final account to be submitted as per constitutional requirement.

Achievement over last 20 Months• Enugu USA Medical Mission Team has become the most transparent

arm of Enugu USA Organization in America.

• Close to 6,000 – 7,000 patients have been treated during the medical mission team over the last 20 months.

• Continuity of care has been integral part of our long term goal. Medications worth several thousands of dollars are currently available to help out any community that establishes continuity of care.

• Proper accountability. 95% of last year’s medical mission account was completed within 48 hours of completing the mission.

Achievements continued

• Medication and funds may be available for 2014 Medical Mission.

• Active involvement of Enugu Medical/Health professionals in USA.

• Close liaison with our partners in Nigeria.• Close working relationship with Park Lane

Hospital and ESUT Medical School.

Achievements continued

• Willingness to take responsibility for actions of previous years including ensuring that people that paid for Brochure in 2011 are taken care of.

• Medical Mission Team has been actively trying to trace Monies donated to Enugu USA Medical Team that may be paid into other accounts i.e. if all parties involved co operate

Achievements continued

• Maintained close working relationship with Enugu State Government.

• Involved Local Government Chairmen with our activities to an unprecedented level.

• Maintained integrity of Medical Mission team to the extent that other organizations are keen to partner with the team (but within the confines of Enugu USA Constitution) etc.

Way Forward

• We have medications worth several thousands of dollars left.

• The medication will be used to encourage communities to establish continuity of care etc.

• Choose a date for 2014 Medical Mission before the next convention.

• Ideas are welcome.

Way Forward

• Continue to raise fund year round• Look for other sources of funding• Continue to work closely with the

Government, LGA, Park Lane and ESUT Medical School

• Support the incoming team• Continue to ensure data are collected

Way Forward

• Will soon start analysis of data• Continue transparency• Other ideas are welcome.• Thanks.