CEOAFRICA gathered that about 4,000 people in Cross River State have benefitted from the free medical treatment rendered by indigenous medical professionals who are based in the United States.

This was declared by Head of the medical team, Dr. Patricia Bassey, who also indicated that the 4,000 patients were treated and given drugs for various ailments.

The professionals, under the aegis of US-based Diaspora Medical Mission Volunteers, organised the free treatment in conjunction with the Efik National Association.

Bassey disclosed that many of the patients were referred while others were counselled during the two-week exercise which took place in the three senatorial districts of the state.

However, Mr. Paul Duke, another member of the group, noted that they embarked on the programme to assist the patients who could not afford their medical bills in hospitals.