The medical units of the Rwandan Police and military peacekeepers deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), have launched a healthcare outreach for the communities displaced by violent conflicts and currently in the Protection of Civilian Camp (POC).
The medical exercise by Rwanda Formed Police Unit-One (RWAFPU-1) and Rwanda battalion in partnership with the humanitarian group, was launched on Monday, March 28, to provide awareness on prevention and control of Non Communicable Diseases.
“This is a four-day humanitarian exercise, which is part of our human security activities and protection of civilians, who were displaced by violent conflicts,” said Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Faustin Kalimba, the contingent commander for RWAFPU-1, said.
On the first day of the medical outreach, Rwandan peacekeepers provided healthcare to 177 people, with focus mainly on diabetes and high blood pressure.
“Some of the patients were transferred to the hospital and the UN Level II clinic for further medical attention. Others were given medical advice including regular checkup,” CSP Kalimba said.(End)