Health care disparities in the Imo state have resulted in preventable deaths and it continues to affect the life expectancy of the communities in Imo State. One of the greatest challenges facing our health care system today is the provision of comprehensive, quality health care that is Safe, Effective, Patient-centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. The ultimate plan for ORAUSA is to promote models that will focus on both short-term and long-term goals for health services that will provide measurable outcomes and profitability.
THE PURPOSE OF OUR MEDICAL MISSION
The purpose of this program is to provide direct healthcare to indigent and older citizens in the rural areas of Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. Direct healthcare includes, but not limited to performing vital signs, immunization, health education, nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation. The ORAUSA, in December of each year, dispatches a team of U.S. based medical doctors to pre-arranged centers in Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria to perform health screening, counseling, and possible surgery. The team dispenses medications to the targeted groups.
Project Team:
- Doctors
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Ancillary paraprofessionals
OFMM MEDICAL MISSION LEADERS
ORAUSA Free Medical Mission Leaders
Dr. Uzo Unegbu
ORAUSA National President
Dr. Uzo Unegbu
Asst. Free Medical Mission Director
Sir GeoBen Oleru
Free Medical Mission Chairman
Hon. Cmrd. Ephraim Obiamaukwu
Free Medical Mission Secretary
Dr Chinyere Anyakudo
Free Medical Mission Director
Chief Paulinus Nwosu
ORAUSA National Financial Secretary
Our OFMM History
ORA-USA Inc incorporated in the State of Georgia , USA. in the year 2001, is organized for Charitable, Educational, Economical, Social, and Political development of Orlu people. It is the umbrella Organization of all parochial associations of Orlu people in the fifty states of USA. The first Orausa Free Medical Mission was conducted in December of 2010.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the first Medical Mission?
The first Orausa Free Medical Mission was conducted in December of 2010
What were the project’s 3 greatest challenges?
- Funding
- Enough manpower
- Planning/registering with NAFDAC
How many years has ORAUSA consistently conducted this Medical Mission?
This free medical mission has been conducted consistently every year since 2010
How many people live in Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria?
May be about one million people or a little less
How many people did your medical mission service?
The Orausa Free Medical Mission Program saw and treated about 1,500 patients in December 2018
How many people received health education on Obesity? Diabetes? Hygiene?
All the patients we saw and treated received health education on Obesity, Diabetes and general Hygiene and they were 1,412 in number.
How many people received health education on Obesity? Diabetes? Hygiene?
All the patient we saw and treated received group counseling on:
- HIV/AIDS
- Substance Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Mental Health diseases and disorders
What was the dosage dispensed for each disease?
Dispensed 2-4 weeks of supplies of medications.
How many surgeries scheduled and performed?
5 surgeries were successfully performed in 2018
How old were the patients? Please how many patients in each age range.
| 0-5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 201 |
| 6-9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 78 |
| 10-19Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 74 |
| 20-29Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 79 |
| 30-39Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 126 |
| 40-49Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 250 |
| 50-59Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 254 |
| 60-69Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 155 |
| 70-79Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 101 |
| 80-89Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 24 |
| 90-99Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 15 |
| 100+Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3 |
| TOTALÂ Â Â 1,412 |
What type of immunizations were given?
None
How many people received immunizations?
None
What subject matter(s) was taught in health education?
- To Eat healthily
- To Engage in constant exercise
- Cleanness
What type of medicine was dispensed for which diseases?
Anti-Hypertensive, Anti-Lipidemia, Diabetes, Osteoarthritis, Adult & Children Vitamins and supplements, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Adults & Children Antibiotics, Adult & Children Anti-Malaria, Adult & Children GI Anti-Parasitic infections, Asthma medication
Do you only provide medical aids?
We also provide school supplies to youths as well. We distribute items like books, pens, pencils, markers, etc