Three weeks ago, the Oden Ewa Foundation received an urgent report concerning the deteriorating health condition of a 21-year-old young woman, Miss Peace, who had been battling severe medical complications for more than three months.
During this period, she had received little to no effective medical attention, leaving her condition to worsen steadily. Although she was not originally captured within the 1,500 beneficiaries enrolled in the Central Senatorial District Health Insurance Programme sponsored by the Foundation, her case immediately stood out as one that required swift and decisive humanitarian intervention.
The Foundation, known for its responsiveness and compassion, immediately swung into action. Through its Director of Administration, Dr. Usani Joseph Ofem, detailed medical documents, including ultrasound scans and clinical notes, were requested to determine the appropriate line of treatment. The information received revealed a troubling medical reality. Miss Peace’s ordeal had begun with what was expected to be a simple hernia operation. However, complications emerged afterward, and she was subsequently referred to Calabar Teaching Hospital. Unfortunately, due to the absence of financial resources, she could not pursue the necessary follow-up care.
The ultrasound reports painted an even clearer picture of how dire her situation had become. The results indicated that the liver parenchyma was hyperechoic, meaning it appeared abnormally bright on the scan. Additionally, the intrahepatic vessels were poorly visualized, a finding typically associated with significant liver compromise such as fatty infiltration, inflammation, or early chronic liver disease. These abnormalities, when combined with the other complications she presented with, placed her at substantial risk. Without specialized intervention, her condition could have rapidly progressed to life-threatening outcomes.
Recognizing the severity of this medical emergency, the Oden Ewa Foundation immediately approved full support for her treatment. She was transferred to the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, a facility equipped to handle complex medical cases. She is now receiving comprehensive, expert care and has begun the journey toward recovery—a possibility that would have remained out of reach without the Foundation’s timely and compassionate intervention.
The case of Miss Peace reflects the core philosophy of the Oden Ewa Foundation: a human-centric commitment to protecting and uplifting the vulnerable, the poor, and the forgotten, regardless of tribe, religion, or social background. By stepping in when all hope seemed lost, the Foundation once again reaffirmed its mission to restore dignity, safeguard life, and champion the cause of those who would otherwise remain unseen.
