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  • Agboyi-Ketu concludes free three-day medical outreach

    Agboyi-Ketu concludes free three-day medical outreach

    The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has successfully concluded a three-day free medical outreach aimed at improving access to quality healthcare among residents.

    The programme, which held across three primary healthcare centres within the LCDA, featured a wide range of medical services including renal and tuberculosis screening, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, HIV testing, health education, immunisation, family planning, and treatment of minor ailments. Free eyeglasses and blood pressure monitors were also distributed to participants, while essential drugs were given out at no cost.

    Speaking during the kick-off ceremony, the council’s chairman, Adetola Abubakar, said the initiative was part of her administration’s efforts to promote healthy living and ensure that no resident is left behind in accessing basic healthcare.

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    “One of the cardinal points of our electoral manifesto is comprehensive and quality healthcare for all. It is our solemn promise that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that every citizen of Agboyi-Ketu feels the impact of our government. This is why we are called the grassroots government, we know where it pinches the most, and we are here to attend to it,” he said.

    The outreach began at the council headquarters before moving to Ketu Primary Health Centre on Akintan Street and later to Alapere PHC on Akinyemi Street.

    Abubakar described the medical mission as life-saving, expressing confidence that many residents would benefit from early detection and treatment of ailments.

    “By the end of this programme, many citizens will be free from life-threatening health issues and receive a new lease of life,” she said.

  • Free medical outreach for 1,000 residents

    Free medical outreach for 1,000 residents

    More than 1,000 residents of Badagry communities in Lagos State at the weekend benefited from free medical outreach organised by Lagos League of Champions, in partnership with Youth in Business and Mr Seyi Tinubu Organisation.

    The Lagos Coordinator of the one day medical outreach, Mr Akeem Adelabu, said the outreach services included eye screening, treatment, malaria testing and provision of drugs for residents.

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    Adelabu said the exercise was part of the Lagos League of Champions humanitarian services to help residents in the five divisions in Lagos.

    He said the team included doctors, nurses and other health workers, who attended to patients.

    He said the organiser of the medical outreach, Mr Seyi Tinubu, loved people and wanted the masses to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

    Adelabu hailed Badagry residents for comporting themselves during the exercise.

    Mrs Damilola James, the supervisor for Agriculture, Badagry West Local Council Development Area, said the essence of the medical outreach was to improve the wellness of residents.

  • Residents benefit from free medical outreach

    Residents benefit from free medical outreach

    Residents of Aboru and Alimosho communities in Lagos State yesterday received free medical services, organised by Florieren ParkLane International School and Molayo Medical Centre.

    The outreach included free eye screenings, hypertension and diabetes checks, as well as treatment for minor health conditions.

    Proprietress of ParkLane International School, Dr. Glory Samuel, said the outreach was designed to raise awareness about the importance of regular medical check-ups, especially given the economic hardships that prevented many from seeking health care.

    Samuel said the programme aimed to promote community health by providing access to free medical check-ups and treatments.

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    “Due to inflation in the country, many people neglect their medical check-ups. Some individuals are unaware of their health status. Conditions like high blood pressure often go unnoticed because people don’t check regularly, and this can lead to more severe health issues like stroke,” she said.

    She emphasised the importance of public health awareness, particularly concerning mental health.

    “We want people to prioritise their health and take responsibility for regular check-ups,” she added.

    She promised that the outreach would continue, with plans to extend it to include more advanced tests such as mammography, free cervical screenings and addressing menstrual-related issues.

  • Community benefits from medical outreach, charity

    Community benefits from medical outreach, charity

    Tasmania Frigate Club, an NGO based in Lagos, has offered free medical outreach to over 500 residents of Agidingbi in Ikeja Local Local Government.

    Ayodeji Adeyanju, chairman of its Ikeja branch, said over 500 adults and children benefited from the outreach.

    He said the outreach was one of the ways the organisation makes health care accessible to people, who cannot afford hospital bills.

    Adeyanju noted the outreach has been on since inception of the organisation years ago, to improve well being of people.

    He said besides its outreach and charity, the NGO offers scholarships to less privileged.

    “The major objective for the outreach is to bring healthcare closer to the community at no cost because access to medical care is a big challenge here.

    “People with underlying ailments are dying in silence because they can’t afford exorbitant hospital bills.

    “And considering the economic condition of the country, we decided to kick off a scholarship aimed at catering for the needs of the less privileged,” Adeyanju said.

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    Dr Anderson Nwogu, president of the Lagos chapter said the organisation would ensure indigent Nigerians access healthcare services at no cost.

    Nwogu said screening for blood pressure, blood sugar level, diabetes, eye tests, HIV tests, tuberculosis and general checkup among others, were provided at the outreach.

    He noted that free drugs were dispensed based on health conditions, while some twere referred to hospitals.

    “Our desire is to provide services any patient may need.

    “But  in case of serious health challenge that we may not be able to handle immediately, we refer them to hospitals and follow up with the financial requirement”

    Dr Maurice Etukudor, medical doctor, urged residents to always go for check-up.

    Etukudor, consulting at the event, said many people with high blood pressure were unaware due to ignorance.

    According to him, high blood pressure is the leading cause of death among adults, saying regular check can advert critical conditions.

    A beneficiary, Mrs Adeola Oguntola, appreciating the organisation, said access to healthcare was a big challenge to residents due to poverty.

    Jimoh Ibrahim, another beneficiary described the outreach as an “eye opener”, saying he wasn’t aware he was hypertensive until he consulted with the doctor at the outreach.

  • Foundation’s medical outreach saves expectant mother

    Foundation’s medical outreach saves expectant mother

    Ninth Pregnancy Support Foundation’s (PSF’s) outreach has identifed a high-risk expectant woman with pre-eclampsia at Ikotun Primary Health Centre in Ikotun LCDA, Lagos State.

    After medical checks, which included blood pressure, weighing and urinalysis of expectant women, the woman had her BP at 180/110 and her urinalysis protein as two pluses (++).

    After discovery, the woman was counselled and referred to Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, for management of her health condition.

    However, Mojisola Olubiyo, Lagos team lead and coordinator, ensured she got to hospital and spoke to her TBA (Traditional Birth) attendant, who did not know she was heading for a massive loss.

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    “We found out this woman lost a previous pregnancy, so losing this one would have been traumatic. In fact, this outreach was for her and her baby. The woman was stabilised and put on admission. She presented a danger sign that can lead to eclampsia,” Olubiyo said.

    Deputy Medical Officer of Health (MoH), Igando -Ikotun LCDA, Dr Olokodana Abiola, appreciated the organisation for choosing the council.

    He urged expectant women to learn from the health talks on support in pregnancy.

    This initiative, spearheaded by PSF and generously sponsored by Information Technologies Hub, Cynosure, and Ease Neurocare, represents a vital step towards addressing the pressing healthcare needs of expectant mothers.

  • Medical outreach for community

    Medical outreach for community

    Over 400 residents of Isale Eko, Olowogbowo, and Oko Faji communities in Lagos State have benefited from free medical outreach sponsored by Deputy Leader of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm, Taiwo Oyekan.

    Residents received free checks and medicines at the Isale-Eko Health Centre, Olowogbowo Health Centre, and Agarawu Health Centre (Oko Faji).

    Prince Oyekan said the outreach was to ensure his constituents were healthy to keep enjoying dividends of democracy. 

    He said the gesture was to assist the poor and less-privileged.

    He added: “We have assembled medical experts to attend to the people. I am concerned that many people need health intervention, and we are pleased this outreach has yielded positive result. We are embarking on measures to improve the society. 

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    “I decided to embark on this outreach to assist people, especially the less-privileged who cannot access healthcare due to financial constraints.

    “I have been doing this for a while and many have benefited, including the food bank system because the government cannot do it alone. That is why we are supporting the government.”

    One of the beneficiaries, Alhaja Fausat Jaiyesimi, thanked the lawmaker for the gesture. 

    “I’ve been suffering from eye problem for some years. I went to the General Hospital until I got tired one day because of the stress. Thanks to the lawmaker for bringing this closer to us.” 

    Counsellor, Ward A3, Lagos Island Local Government, Davis Qudus commended the lawmaker for the outreach.

    He said: “One of the most vital organs in our bodies is our eyes, so this is a wonderful project. It means a lot to Prince Taiwo to bring this health-promoting outreach closer to the people. I want him to keep doing what he does best and not give up on his community development efforts.”

    Another beneficiary, Wasiu Aleshinloye also said: “We’ve been anticipating this for a while, and this means a lot to us. The lawmaker is not new to serving his constituency in this capacity. He has been active, and the community is grateful for his hard work. The doctor instructed me what to do every morning to help myself but stated I don’t need glasses.”

    One of the organisers, Abdul Lateef Ojora-Ogunfowora encouraged residents to comply with the doctor’s recommendations to stay healthy.

    “The community is the reason this was put together. To make sure the people get the best medical care, we had to bring in specialists. It is impressive how people showed up and in fact, some arrived as early as 7:30 am. Prince Taiwo will not back down and he is prepared to do even more for his constituents, we can guarantee you that. I also urge everyone present to pay attention to all the doctors have advised to enhance their overall health.”

  • Town union to hold medical outreach

    The Urhobo Progress Union America (UPUA) will hold a medical outreach on December 1 at Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, at 8 am, as part of activities marking the 2018 Urhobo Day, under the auspices of Urhobo Progress Union worldwide (UPU).

    The celebration will hold between November 29 and December 2.

    Beneficiaries will receive treatment on diabetes, hypertension, vision screening and counselling.  The programme is designed as an intervention and proactive exercise to tackle these medical challenges in Urhoboland.

    A statement by the Secretary-General, Dr. Felix Okpe, said: “UPUA is also using the opportunity of the Urhobo day celebration to bring awareness on the dangers of these medical conditions. UPUA is, therefore, calling on adult Urhobo sons and daughters to take advantage of this opportunity to get screened, and counselled on these medical issues, where necessary.

    “UPUA, an affiliate of UPU, is a North America-based non-profit umbrella organisation of Urhobo organisations, whose membership comprises Urhobo sons and daughters, and others who identify with the Urhobo culture and traditions by marriage and association.

    “UPUA membership is spread across United States and Canada. Part of UPUA’s objective and mission premised on unity, strength, and progress, include pursuing charitable causes in health care, education, and human capital development in Urhoboland.

    ‘’Through its charitable causes and intervention, UPUA has contributed to the unity and progressive development in Urhoboland over the years.

    ‘’UPUA’s representatives at the Urhobo day celebrations will be joined by volunteers during the medical outreach.”

     

    This programme is a demonstration of UPUA’s commitment to qualitative and extensive access to health care in Urhoboland.”

  • Classic FM, others partner for medical outreach

    RESIDENTS of Bariga community, a Lagos suburb, on Saturday, October 13, came out in large numbers to benefit from the free consultation, diagnosis, and treatment organised by the ‘Doctors on Air’ initiative in conjunction with the Executive Chairman Bariga LCDA, Hon. Kolade David Alabi.

    Tagged ‘Free Medical Mission’, the event which held at the Bariga Local Council Secretariat, Lagos, had various volunteer doctors, the Lagos State Ministry of Health and corporate establishments all providing medical assistance to the participants, irrespective of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.

    Services rendered include cardiology services, breast and prostate cancer screening, dental treatment, eye checkup, skin talk, infertility problems, blood pressure, health insurance, drug abuse as well as the provision of free drugs and medication amongst others.

    Highlighting the benefit of health to humanity, Hon. Kolade David Alabi said if his administration put all other infrastructure problems in place and his people don’t have good healthcare delivery, everything will be rendered nugatory.

    “If you build good houses, churches or mosques and people lacked good healthcare whatever you are putting in place will be rendered nugatory. So, health is very important, is the key to all humanity and that is why people say, ‘health is wealth’”.

    He added, “What we are doing here today is addressing infrastructural decay in Bariga. In my campaign, I told my people that we are going to address all areas of infrastructure problems, healthcare delivery and this is one of it. So, I urged my people to take advantage of this screening to stay healthy. We will be doing this at intervals.”

    Hon. Kolade, however, heaps praises on the SYNLAB and other partnerships who supported the initiative saying, “Though we’ve been doing this in the past but what we are witnessing here today is more encompassing because it is not only related to one but covers all sphere of medical screening.”

    Dr. Pamela Ajayi, creator and host of the Doctors on Air stated that the healthcare programme is for everyone especially those who are unable to afford the quality health care clinics.

    “Don’t wait for symptoms to occur before going for a medical checkup. Nigerians need to be empowered to know their bodies and tell when it needs medical attention. This is an opportunity for you to take advantage of this free medical service to examine yourself and free from diseases with no cost,” she advised.

  • Rotary Club Gbagada holds medical outreach

    NO fewer than 1000 indigenes of sheri Oke community in Lagos State has received free medicare, courtesy of Rotary Club of Gbagada. The community was given free eye tests and glasses, dental care, treatments in other areas and drugs as well as mosquito nets.

    The club’s President, Dr Basirat Giwa said the club held the outreach to ensure that those at the grassroots enjoy medicare and boost the government’s health service delivery in the area, noting that Isheri-Oke is one of the communities under its jurisdiction. Besides  the medicare, she said any extra expenses incurred by any beneficiary might be borne by the club. She thanked her partners in the outreach.They include Alpha Pharmacy, Dortmeg Ventures, Mercury Eye Services, Eye trends Dental Plus and Nigeria National Polio Plus Committee.

    Rotary International District 9110 Governor Kola Sodipo, a pharmacist, noted the importance of regular medical check-ups, adding that until this was done, one would not know the kind of treatment he might require. He sought cooperation from the people through awareness creation to make the club’s immunisation programme a huge success.

    Senator Ganiyu Solomon, the District’s Assistant Governor, also asked people of Isheri-Oke, especially the children, to avail themselves of the opportunity being provided by Rotary Club.

    The Baale of Isheri-Oke, Chief Albert Bankole, a nonagenarian, thanked Rotary for the gesture. ‘’Rotary is doing a good job,’’ he said, adding that the community lacks doctors. An indigene, Oshinaike Olabisi praised Rotary for its philantrophy.

     

  • NDA holds medical outreach in Kaduna village

    The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has organised a free medical outreach for residents of Anchuna community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The outreach is part of activities to mark the annual ‘Exercise Camp Highland’, the final war training for final year cadets of the academy. The military institution also promised to sink a borehole for the community within two weeks, and distributed mosquito nets and sanitary materials to the locals.

    The Commandant, Maj.-Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade, who opened the outreach, said the intervention was part of the community development roles of the military.

    He said: “The military has the primary role of protecting the territorial integrity of the country. But beyond war fighting, we also have community development roles – we build roads, schools, provide water and other social amenities.

    “So this is also part of our roles; we are members of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Nigerians we are protecting against external aggression are the same Nigerians we give medical care to ensure they stay healthy.

    “This medical outreach is part of the Camp Highland Exercise. Our cadets have been here in these communities for their final bush training exercise, and we thought the communities should feel our presence, not only in terms of security, but also by way of humanitarian services.”

    Traditional Ruler of the area Yohanna Kukah said aside the medical outreach, the presence of the military has sent criminals into hibernation.

    He lauded the NDA for the gesture, saying part of the challenges confronting his domain was lack of potable drinking water, which, according to him is responsible for some preventable disease affecting his subjects.

    Following the complaint, Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade promised that the academy will sink a borehole in the community in two weeks.