THE National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrates Confraternity, on Friday, organised free medical services for at least 800 residents of Orogwe Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the medical mission, which offered diagnosis, treatment, and essential medications to residents, was part of the activities of the association’s “49th Konverge” in Owerri.
Speaking at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Orogwe, venue of the programme, the group’s National President, Dr Joseph Oteri, said the event was NAS quarterly mission to support people in communities.
According to Oteri, the target is to provide free medical treatment for people, who ordinarily cannot access medicare, due to financial constraints, especially for non-communicable diseases.
“Since 1952, NAS was formed by seven young men, including Ralph Opara from Imo.
“The confraternity has evolved to social advocacy with missions that support mankind.
“We chose a community to offer free medicare to residents, especially the downtrodden.
“We had a child with serious issue here today.
