Uzodimma hosts ANPA for dinner, seeks stronger healthcare partnership in Imo

OWERRI, Nigeria (NPA) — Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, on Saturday hosted members of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) to a dinner at the Banquet Hall of Government House in appreciation of their free medical intervention programme in the state.

In a statement, the governor said his administration places a high value on the lives of citizens, stressing that the state must go beyond social commitment to building purposeful partnerships with global organisations such as ANPA and dedicated volunteers to ensure free access to quality healthcare services.

Uzodimma praised members of ANPA for their strong commitment, demonstrated through sustained medical outreach that has positively impacted many lives.

He also urged the association to go beyond service delivery by supporting capacity building and deliberate knowledge transfer to resident healthcare personnel, particularly in strengthening their proficiency in operating modern medical equipment procured by the state to enhance healthcare delivery across its facilities.

The Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) is an educational, scientific and charitable organisation representing the professional interests of more than 4,000 physicians, dentists and allied health professionals of Nigerian origin or affiliation in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It provides a platform for medical and scientific dialogue on health issues affecting populations of Nigerian descent across North America, the Caribbean and Africa.

The organisation has, over the years, conducted free medical missions in various communities, with its latest outreach held in Abia and Imo states in southeastern Nigeria.

The climax of the four-day Imo–ANPA Medical Mission 2026, which covered the three geopolitical zones of the state, was a dinner hosted by the governor. The event served as a token of appreciation by the state government for the group’s selfless service, the hope they restored, the faith they renewed among the people, and the improved well-being of the many beneficiaries reached through the intervention.