FINAL REPORT 2011 MEDICAL MISSION

ENUGU USA MEDICAL MISSION INC.

(A Non Profit, 501©3 Organization)

2011 MEDICAL MISSION REPORT

(December 12 - 21, 2011)

EnuguState - Nigeria

Submitted

By

Hon. Aganigbo Adolphus, Executive Director

Hon. Dr Martin Ugwudike, Medical Director

Hon. Leonard Ugwu, Coordinator

Hon. Iffy Davis Secretary Enugu USA Medical Mission

Hon. Frank Nwaobodo Asst. Sec. Enugu USA Medical Mission

Hon. Solomon Maduko Chief Pharmacist

Hon. Emma Achife Pharmacist

Hon Amaka Oduh Pharmacist

Hon. Nora Ada Aninta Director Nursing Services

Hon. Ethelbert Odo Senior Adviser

Hon. Dr Cecilia. U. Chukwu, Chair Health and Wellness

Hon Izu Ogbata co-chair Health and wellness

Hon. Bernard Ugwu President Enugu USA

Hon. Chinwe Ofoleta, VP Enugu USA

Hon Christy Obima Member medical mission team

MISSION STATEMENT

The Enugu USA Medical Mission is a humanitarian year round mission to provide FREE medical care to the people of EnuguState who are underserved and less privileged. It is in response to health crisis (malaria, arthritis, diabetes, infections, ulcers, high blood pressure, wounds, health education, etc) that Enugu USA medical Mission was organized to contribute to solutions that solve health issues affecting Enugu people.

ACOMPLISHMENT

The 2011 Enugu USA Medical Mission was the 10th mission of EnuguUSA medical mission to Enugu. During the mission a total of 26 communities were visited and a great number of men, women, and children were assessed, treated, or given medications for various illnesses and diseases.

The year’s mission included participants from USA which included health professionals, attorneys, engineers, & educators with Nigerian based health professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, environmental health experts, dieticians, etc).

The mission was executed with materials and money raised by the Enugu USA medical mission team via donations from various EnuguUSA organizations, individuals, and Govt. of Enugu State of Nigeria

The highlight of this year’s mission wasthe 10th anniversary cerebration and fund raising organized in Enugu.

2011 MEDICAL MISSION REPORT ON THE TOWNS VISITED.

AMAECHI-UNO, AWKUNANAW

The 16 members of the Medical Mission Team that comprises doctors, pharmacists, nurses and helpers arrived the town at 11am and was welcomed by the Chief and his family. The villagers were very happy to see us.

After exchanging pleasantries and getting the patients settled, the team commenced work with Hon. Dr. Uzzi Chukwu introducing members of the Medical Mission team to the villagers/patients. She also gave a very comprehensive/practical training on CPR [on the manikin] and other emergency response issues to the villagers. Mrs. Theresa Oko was called upon by Hon. Dr. Uzzi to perform the step by step CPR on a manikin with little Ms Chiamaka in JS 1 by her side counting the numbers as she [Mrs. Okoh] did the chest compress. This task by Mrs. Okoh received a huge round of applause by all.

While the helpers were busy arranging the patients and assigning numbers to them, some nurses were checking the patient’s vital signs and reporting their findings to the doctors, Hon. Joy Chy Chukwu was giving some health preventive and good nutrition educations as well as assisting with vital signs check to the patients, in readiness to see the doctors.

A total of sixty nine [67] patients were evaluated and treated by the doctors.

MAJOR AILMENTS NOTED:

DIABETES

GLAUCOMA

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Malaria

Typhoid Fever

A special case noted was a 29yrs old pregnant lady with dark yellowish eye color with pruritis in her palms and part of her soles. She was in the late stage of her second trimester. Hon. Dr. Uzzi Chukwu after detailed interaction with the mother-to-be, suspected Jaundice. She asked the lady to call for her husband but she said that as a result of some unhealthy family problems, she separated from her husband. Due to the potential serious consequences for her health and the babies couple with the fear that her delivery might require surgical intervention, the doctor quickly referred her to University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku. Detailed of her diagnosis were written on the paper and handed over to her. She promised the doctor that she will go to the hospital first thing the following morning. Some multi-vitamin medications were given to her. She sobbed profusely but was grateful to the Medical Mission Team, especially the doctor, whom she referred to as "Kind Hearted".

Although we were unable to see all the patients, but they were more than grateful to the entire team for remembering them. One of the fathers informed us that he has a son based in New York in United States of America and extends his greetings to him. We finally left the village at 6pm.

SHORTCOMINGS:

We had no reading glasses for the patients, no eye doctor to evaluate and treat the patients, not much pain medications, high blood pressure medications etc.

IN Ogboli/Ohaja Awgu,Awgu L.G.A

A total of 17 members of Medical Mission Team that were made up of two doctors, two pharmacists, ten nurses and three helpers arrived the Awgu town at about 12:25pm due to very bad roads within the town. We were again received by some of the helpers in their Chief's compound, who had waited for our arrival to no avail and left for the Coal city.

Due to the absence of the Chief and his family in the compound, we were referred to proceed to the market square to see patients. One of the helpers in the Chief's compound assisted us in announcing our arrival via gong to the villagers. Within fifteen to twenty minutes, the market square was filled with patients.

We conducted a kind of comprehensive health education series during the mission. It enabled us to facilitate sharing of ideas and the educational process, which is central to the team's long term mission. The patients were delighted with all the knowledge they acquired.

The helpers helped in making cards filled with patient’s names, age and ailments. Each of them were given a card and called according to their numbers. After their meeting with the doctors, the pharmacists handed out all medications according to the doctors instructions.

MAJOR AILMENTS NOTED ARE:

TYPHOID FEVER

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

MALARIA

Diabetes

Thyroid problems

Wound care

Other infections

Some eye problems

In this town, one hundred and fifteen patients registered to be seen. Due to time factor, approximately, fifty four [54] patients were evaluated and treated, thirty five [35] patients only received packed multi-vitamin tablets while twenty six [26] were unable to receive neither evaluation/treatment nor multi-vitamins tablets. It was very heart wrenching watching them dispatch in frustration and tears.

We had four pregnant women among the numerous patients treated. They were evaluated by the doctors. We conducted prenatal patient education and distributed the prenatal vitamins to them. They were very delighted.

SHORTCOMINGS:

We quickly ran out of High Blood Pressure medications, malaria medications and antibiotics medications. We had no supplies for the wound care and no eye doctor to evaluate and treat the patients with eye problems.

The patients in this village were thankful and are hopeful that we will visits with them again the same time this year. We packed and left the town around 6:30pm.

Hon. Joy Chy Chukwu,

Team Leader.

ACCOUNTING

2011 MEDICAL MISSION REPORT

ACCOUNT BROUGHT FORWARD: SENT BY JOE ANIBUEZE NATIONAL TREAURER:

CHAPTER DONATION: $5,250.00

INDIVIDUAL DONATION: $6,355.00

BROCHURE: $1,625.00

RAFLE TICKET: $1,625.00

MONEY RECEIVED FROM DONORS?

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED: $13,730.00

EXPENSES:

COST OF MEDICATION: $6,315.00

TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICATION: $4,500.00

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: $1,260.00

COST OF T- SHIRT: $1,200.00

EXPENSES AT HOME: $4,100.00 (will need explanation by the treasurer, why $4100.00 actual amount received was $1000.00 + $3000.00)

CERTIFICATES?

MONEY RETURNED?

MONIES RECEIVED:

1. Hon. Adol Aganigbo $1,000.00 deposited into account (other expenses)

2. Hon. Adol Aganigbo $3,000.00 received through Western Union (other expenses)

3. Hon. Leo Ugwu $4,500.00 deposited into account (luggages/carriage)

4. Hon. Leo Ugwu $600.00 from President Balance from Printer from T shirt (other expenses)

Total ……………………………$9,100.00

EXPENSES IN THE USA

  1. Healthcare pharmacy (mission medication) mailed to vendor ……………………………………………. ………. $6,315.00
  2. Best print (T-Shirt printer) mailed to printer …………………………………… $1,200.00
  3. Equipments (Cow Neck grps) discount rate check written to vendor ………………………………………………………. $1,260.00
  4. Photocopy letter heads by MD ……… $15.03
  5. Paper for letter head by MD ………... $4.88
  6. Fifty copies of anniversary invitation by MD $37.36
  7. FedEx letters to Palm Beach, FL(mission

Notification letterto Enugu State Govt.) … $57.31

8. Microsoft frontage for website bought by MD $51.91

Total ………………………………………………………. $8,940.89

OTHER EXPENSES IN THE USA

Hon. Eric Chukwu spent the following amount on plaques and is yet to be paid:

………………………………………………………………. $1008.60

Ms. Iffy Davis amount spentfollowing on certificateyet to be paid:

………………………………………………………………..$88.90

Hon. Mrs Eunice Urama spent the following to bring the plaque home:

……………………………………………………………….. $400.00

(Amount settled out of exclusive ladies pledge brought to Nigeria by Mrs Urama)

Disbursement/expenses of fund as presented by the Managing Director EnuguUSA medical mission in Nigeria

Total money exchanged to Naira: $3,840.00, that is, $4,000.00 received less approx. $160.00 spent in USA; exchange rate 161 Naira per $1.00

Total amount in Naira: ……………………... 618,240.00 Naira.

  1. Volunteer/helpers payment: 306,000.00 Naira (these includes 70 Volunteers & Police) paid as follows:

66 nurses @ 4,000.00 Naira each

4 doctors @ 6,000.00 Naira each (those that returned their 4,000 unhappy)

6 police men @ 3,000.00 each

Above amount was given to coordinator to pay out.

  1. Hotel payment for Nsukka Volunteers after anniversary celebration 10,350.00 Naira(paid directly to hotel)
  2. Breakfast for the above volunteers 3,650.00 Naira (given directly to the leader of the group)
  3. Printing of more anniversary invitation 40 at 200.00 Naira each: total 8,000.00 Naira(given to Hon Amaka Oduh)
  4. Balance to Coordinator to complete lunch money 15,000.00 Naira
  5. Balance to Coordinator to complete dinner money 30,000.00 Naira
  6. Gas expenses; money given to drivers for gas by President 11,500.00 Naira
  7. Hotel room paid on Saturday by President for active members arriving late 10,000.00 Naira(refund paid out of pocket)
  8. Meat-pie (breakfast) for volunteers on Saturday 6,800.00 Naira(given directly to vendor)
  9. Deposit for Nike lake anniversary hall given to coordinator 75,000.00 Naira
  10. Soda/H2O/cola and anara/beer used during anniversary 30,000.00 Naira(given to coordinator)
  11. Given to coordinator for payment to Video and DJ man 50,000.00 Naira
  12. Given to coordinator for video (anniversary) 30,000.00Naira

Total amount spent/disbursed ……………………… 570,100.00 Naira

Balance ……………………………………………… 31,940.00 Naira

2011 Enugu USA Medical Mission Expenses as presented by the Coordinator

Section 1: Transportation/expenses from USA to Enugu in USA $:

  1. Bought 13 luggages @ $45.00 each …………………………. $585.00
  2. Cab fares in the USA (stores & airport) ……………………... $240.00
  3. Airfare to Lagos (boxes and traveler, helpers) …………… $2,820.00
  4. Customs & NAFDAC in Nig ……………………………….. $500.00
  5. Hotel accommodation in Lagos (1 day + fare to local airport) $150.00
  6. Airfare from Lagos to Enugu (boxes, traveler, helpers) ……. $550.00
  7. Taxi from EnuguAirport to home (helper and cab fare) …... $150.00

Total expenses from USA to Enugu ……………………………. $4,995.00

Section 2 Mission expenses in Nigeria in Nig Naira:

  1. Number of volunteers paid (DrPharmacists nurses, policemen & drivers)… Seventy (70) total amounts paid ……… 306,000.00 Naira; (breakdown is as contained in MD’s report).
  2. Total # of volunteers given accommodation for the seven days of mission: eleven (11): amount spent will be included in day by day breakdown of expenses, i.e., four (1) rooms and the money spent is as contained in the day to day expenditure.

Day one (1) of mission December 12, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka and Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ……………………………………………….. 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Lunch for volunteers ………………………………….. 36,000.00 Naira
  3. Dinner for volunteers …………………………………. 40,100.00 Naira

Total expenses on day one (1) ………………………………..99,100.00

Naira

Day two (2) of mission December 13, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka & Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ……………………………………………….. 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Breakfast for volunteers ……………………………… 8,400.00 Naira
  3. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………. 36,000.00 Naira
  4. Dinner for volunteers ………………………………… 40,100.00 Naira

Total expenses on day two (2) ………………………………... 107,500.00

Naira

Day three (3) of mission December 14, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka & Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ………………………………………………. 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Breakfast for volunteers ……………………………… 8,400.00 Naira
  3. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………. 36,000.00 Naira
  4. Dinner for volunteers ………………………………… 40,100.00 Naira
  5. Fuel for cars …………………………………………... 3,006.00 Naira

Total expenses on day three (3) …………………………… 110,506.00

Naira

Day four (4) of mission December 15, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka & Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ……………………………………………….. 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Breakfast for volunteers ……………………………… 8,400.00 Naira
  3. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………. 36,000.00 Naira
  4. Dinner for volunteers ………………………………… 40,100.00 Naira

Total expenses on day four (4) ………………………………... 107,500.00

Naira

Day five (5) of mission December 16, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka & Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ………………………………………………... 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Breakfast for volunteers ……………………………… 8,400.00 Naira
  3. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………. 36,000.00 Naira
  4. Dinner for volunteers ………………………………… 40,100.00 Naira

Total expenses on day five (5) ………………………………... 107,500.00

Naira

Day six (6) of mission December 17, 2011 expenses in Naira

Accommodations in a different hotel

  1. For three (3) Doctors (1 room) ……………………………… 9,000.00 Naira
  2. 11 volunteers from Nsukka & Abakaliki) ………………… 24,000.00 Naira
  3. Breakfast for volunteers ………………………………….. 8,400.00 Naira
  4. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………… 38,000.00 Naira

Total expenses on day six (6) …………………………………. 79,400.00 Naira

Day seven (7) of mission December 18, 2011 expenses in Naira

  1. Accommodation (Nsukka & Abakaliki volunteers) 4 rooms for 11 persons ……………………………………………….. 23,000.00 Naira
  2. Breakfast for volunteers ……………………………… 4,000.00 Naira
  3. Lunch for volunteers …………………………………. 30,000.00 Naira

Total expenses on day seven (7) ……………………………... 57,000.00 Naira

Medical expenses/materials bought by Chief Pharmacist in Nigeria

  1. Tropical medications …………………………………….. 100,000.00 Naira
  2. Recharge cards …………………………………………… 3,000.00 Naira
  3. exercise books ……………………………………………. 540.00 Naira
  4. Methylated spirit ………………………………………….. 50.00 Naira
  5. Cotton wool ……………………………………………….. 70.00 Naira
  6. pens ………………………………………………………... 60.00 Naira
  7. Polythene bags (Rx bags) ………………………………….. 50.00 Naira

Total expenses by Chief Pharmacist ……………………103,770.00Naira

Enugu USA Medical Mission 1oth anniversary celebration Accounting:

Expenses/money spent for the event:

  1. Reception hall …………………………………………….150,000.00 Naira
  2. Catering/food for the event ………………………………. 180,000.00 Naira
  3. drinks soda/H2O/beer (including anara & cola) …………. 30,000.00 Naira
  4. DJ/music and public address system ……………………... 50,000.00 Naira
  5. Video recording …………………………………………... 30,000.00 Naira
  6. MC for the event ………………………………………….. 15,000.00 Naira

Total expenses …………………………………………….... 455,000.00Naira

Pledges for donation made during the event:

  1. Hon Atty Ben Nwoye ………………………………..100,000.00 Naira
  2. Hon. Commissioner John Egbo …………………….. 100,000.00 Naira
  3. Hon. Dominic Ezeudu ………………………………. 50,000.00 Naira
  4. Hon. Ayobanna Ikeanumba (EzPaK)………………. $1,000.00 for the next five years
  5. Hon. Pauly Mbah ……………………………………. 50,000.00 Naira
  6. Hon. CY Aninta ……………………………………… $500.00
  7. Hon. Goddy Madueke ………………….. unspecified
  8. Hon. Dr Emma Obiesie (Ezeugo Iwollo) ……………. 50,000.00 Naira
  9. Mr. Chris& Hon. Chy Chukwu ……………………… 20,000.00 Naira
  10. Ozo Anyafuche (Ethelbert & Uk Odo foundation) … $500.00

Award of service and recognition was given to the following people:

  1. His Excellency Sullivan I. Chime, Governor of EnuguState
  2. His Excellency Sunday Onyebuchi,Deputy GovernorEnuguState
  3. Hon. John Egbo, Commissioner for environment EnuguState & founder EnuguUSA medical mission
  4. Hon Gozie Ogbodo
  5. Hon Nick Agbo
  6. Hon Dr Jude Akubuilo, commissioner for commerce EnuguState
  7. Hon. Dr Ike Mbah Special adviser Diaspora matters EnuguState
  8. Hon Dr. Festus Uzor
  9. Hon. Mrs. IfeomaNwaobodoChief of StaffEnuguState govt.
  10. Hon. Engr Goddy Madueke, commissioner for works EnuguState
  11. Senator Ayogu Eze
  12. Hon. Johnbull Nwagu
  13. Hon Dr Martin Chukwunwike
  14. Hon. Dr Fidelia Akpa, commissioner for health EnuguState.
  15. Hon Dominic Ezeudu

Pledges during telethon in USA redeemed in Nigeria to help with expenses by President :

  1. Hon. John Egbo ………………………………………. 75,000.00 Naira
  2. Hon. Jude Akubuilo …………………………………… 50,000.00 Naira
  3. Hon. Goddy Madueke …………………………………. 160,000.00 Naira
  4. Hon Eunice Urama (exclusive Ladies pledge) ………… 176,400.00 Naira.

Total ……………………………………………………….461, 400.00Naira

ng 10th anniverPledges durisary redeemed in Nigeria also used to help settle debts President & coordinator:

  1. Hon. John Egbo (amount collected by coordinator)… 100,000.00 Naira
  2. Hon. Pauly Mbah …(amount collected by President)… 50,000.00 Naira
  3. Hon. Dominic Ezeudu (amount collected by coordinator) ... 30,000.00 Naira (remaining a balance of 20,000 Naira)

Total ……………………………………………………….. 180,000.00Naira

Other donations:

Oba community (home of Ike Mbah & Frank Mbah) donated with one ramto the team that went to their community the sum of 200,000.00 Naira.

Summary

  • Monies received
  • From Managing director 536,000.00 Naira
  • Pledges during telethon 461,000.00 Naira
  • Pledges during anniversary 180,000.00 Naira
  • Donation from Oba community 200,000.00 Naira

Total money received …………………………….. 1,377,000.00

Total expenses …………………………………….. 1,533,276.00

PRESIDENTS OVERALL REPORT OF THE 2011 MEDICALMISSION

The 2011 Enugu USA Medical Mission was to commence on the 12th of December and as usual the preparations that precede the mission was as important as one can imagine. This time around it was somewhat complicated by the fact new players and procedures had to be factored in. Ordinarily, we would assume that the greater part of mission logistics including but not limited to arrangement for transportation and fueling of vehicles, accommodations and state government participation and

Community awareness would rest squarely with the state

Ministry of Health and coordinated by the office of the Diaspora. We were on the ground early as we had a meeting on the 11th of December with Prof. Ike Mba who was already trying to work out the accommodation issue with Dr. Jude Akubuilo. The Ministry of Health was also involved as they had earlier informed us that DeMatel would be our hotel. Later that evening we were informed that venue had changed and the Governor's Chief of staff has handed over the accommodation matters to the Governor's Special Adviser for Logistics. We were later informed that the venue had changed to Allen Suites off Nza Street where we met beautiful and serious Special Adviser for Logistics Mrs. Tina Chiawa. We settled the accommodation issues Allen suites were chosen and all the nineteen rooms were approved for Enugu USA Medical Mission to be available on the 12th.We consulted with the Hon. Commissioner for Health Dr. Fidelia Akpa about our schedule starting on the 12th. Through the Permanent Secretary Dr. Osuji,the Ministry of Health made it clear to us that all our medications must be inspected before we could distribute any medications. We later learnt that some