By Zika Bobby
The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) has wrapped up its annual medical mission in Lagos, deploying over 140 volunteer health professionals to deliver critical care services to underserved communities.
The healthcare professionals include internists, cardiologists, surgeons, gynaecologists and nurses.
Chairman-elect of the ANPA New Jersey Chapter, Dr. Emmanuel Emeasoba, said over 800 patients received medical attention that focused on long-term healing, emphasising the importance of multidisciplinary treatment.
Emeasoba, who also led the ANPA internal medicine and cardiology division medical outreach at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ebute Metta, noted that the medical mission offered a range of critical services, including specialised cardiology evaluations, internal medicine consultations and physical therapy for patients recovering from chronic illnesses and musculoskeletal conditions.
He said one of the mission’s landmark achievements was the successful performance of the first-ever gastrointestinal procedures during the outreach, a development that not only expanded the local medical capacity but also brought renewed hope to patients who had waited years for such care.
Emeasoba said beyond immediate treatment, the mission aimed to foster long-term impact. “While medical care was the mission’s primary focus, the initiative also aimed to create lasting improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Workshops were held with local medical professionals to share knowledge on best practices and emerging technologies. Conversations with government and institutional stakeholders also explored strategies for strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in Lagos and beyond.
“Every patient we treat, every professional we empower, brings us closer to a future where no Nigerian is left behind in healthcare,” he said.