In November 2023, Supreme Care Health Foundation conducted its annual community outreach program, reaching thousands of individuals across multiple communities in Plateau State with free health services.
Services Provided
- Hepatitis B screening — 847 individuals tested
- Hepatitis C screening — 647 individuals tested
- HIV screening — 523 individuals tested
- Syphilis screening — 412 individuals tested
- Eye screening — 234 individuals assessed
- Reading glasses distributed — 89 pairs
- Blood pressure and blood sugar checks — 612 individuals
- Medical consultations — 193 provided
- Health education sessions — 12 sessions reaching over 2,000 participants
Key Findings
- Hepatitis B prevalence among those screened: 8.2%
- Hepatitis C positive rate: 2.1%
- Hypertension among those screened: 23%
- Vision problems requiring correction: 34%
All positive cases were counseled and given referral letters to appropriate health facilities.
Lessons Learned
Every outreach teaches us something new. In 2023, we learned the importance of advance community mobilization to maximize attendance, the need for more female health workers to encourage women's participation, the value of integrating multiple services to address diverse community health needs, and the critical role of follow-up support to ensure positive cases access treatment.
Looking Ahead
Building on the success of 2023, we are planning an even more ambitious outreach program for 2024. We invite donors, volunteers, and partners to join us in this effort.
