NDA begins free medical outreach in neighbouring community

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) yesterday began free medical outreach to residents of Kutungare community at Afaka in Igabi Local Council of Kaduna State today.
Drugs ranging from malaria fever, typhoid fever, diabetes mellitus, ulcers, PIDs, conjunctivitis were administered. The event also featured distribution of free mosquito-treated nets and issuance of medicated eyeglasses to members of the community.

At the event, which formed part of activities lined up to precede the passing out parade ceremony for cadets of 65 RC (Army) and 66 RC (Navy and Air Force) billed to hold on October 6, 2018, the Commandant, Maj.-Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade, said the NDA was concerned about the health and well-being of people living in the communities around it, hence the need to embark on the exercise.He further directed the medical team to refer any health challenge beyond the capacity of the outreach to the NDA Medical Centre for further medical attention.