Report on the Medical Outreach held on the 13th of July 2017 during the Flag Off of the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Student Association (NIMELSSA) Health Week 2017

Member of PAHCCDI staff with other stakeholders

Paradise Health Care Community Development Initiative (PAHCCDI-Nigeria), Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Student Association (NIMELSSA), Student Union Government (SUG) University of Calabar in collaboration with other stakeholders / partners conducted HTS, STIs screening and treatment as part of the activities to mark the 2017 NIMELSSA Health week with the theme: "Candidiasis, the Unknown Friendly Infection."


The Objectives of the outreach was to:

• To sensitize the students about STIs with particular emphasis on Candidiasis.
• To screen and treat identified STI cases.
• To conduct HIV Testing Services (HTS).
• To educate and distribute safer sex products (Male Condoms, Female Condoms and Lubrica).



HIV testing services during the activity

• To conduct malaria testing using the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits.

Opening the event, the President of NIMELSSA, Mr. Monday Obio welcomed all present, he went on to highlight the importance of the event stating that the one thing is common across all types of infection and that is the fact that early detection helps to save lives, he therefore urged participants to take advantage of the presence of PAHCCDI Nigeria and the SHiPS for MARPs project to make maximum use of the interventions that were brought.

The Program Officer Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Chinedu Okoye went on to educate the participants on the nature of intervention that was brought to them, He also stated the modalities and protocols for accessing each service and encourage all to be open especially during counselling sessions so that the providers can provide maximum care and support accordingly. Chinedu also assured the participant of the high degree of professionalism that PAHCCDI staff and the SHiPS for MARPs project is known for and so there should be no fear of stigma, discrimination or bottlenecks.

The intervention proper started at 9:30am and continued till 3pm. Side attractions included dance, drama, comedy and rally. 

STI services during the activity

Outcome of activity

• 29 persons were screened for HIV and result of test disclosed to them.
• 29 persons were screened for STI.
• 12 persons were treated for STI.
• 21 persons were screened for malaria.