- Over 500 residents benefited, including widows, elders, artisans, farmers and youths.
- Beneficiaries appreciated timely health interventions and free medications.
- Dr. Idris vows to make the medical mission an annual community health initiative.
The Marina Waterfront in Epe witnessed a major humanitarian intervention on Saturday as Dr. Idris Saliu-Okulu, through his S.I.A Impact Initiative, delivered a free medical outreach that provided intensive health checks, consultations, and medications to more than 500 beneficiaries, including women, artisans, elders, widows, farmers, and young adults from across Epe Division.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the outreach, described by many residents as a “timely rescue,” addressed long-standing gaps in access to quality healthcare, especially for people who rarely undergo routine medical checks due to cost or lack of awareness.
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Speaking at the event, Dr. Idris emphasized the deeper significance of the initiative, noting that it stems from a sense of responsibility to his homeland.
He lamented that many young people have abandoned their ancestral roots.
According to him, “most young people have forgotten their father’s land, which is Epe.
The only time many come home is when they need an indigenous certificate.”
He explained that giving back should be a personal commitment.
“It is really good to give back to one’s community, and I have chosen to come back home to care for the well-being of Epe people,” he said.
Dr. Idris stressed the importance of regular health checks, noting that many residents only seek medical attention when illnesses have become severe.
He stated that “most people don’t even check themselves until their case worsens,” adding that the annual medical mission will provide “intensive body checks and drugs” to protect the community.
He further urged residents to take advantage of the numerous health facilities now available in Epe, including the Federal Medical Centre, community clinics and primary health centres.
He cautioned that “any health challenge detected in time can reduce the risk of terminal diseases.”
The outreach delivered direct medical relief while also raising awareness on preventive healthcare,a message beneficiaries welcomed warmly as they commended Dr. Idris for bringing essential services closer to the grassroots.
Several beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention.
A widow, Mrs. Kudirat, who came for blood pressure and diabetes screening, said the programme was “a blessing at the right time” and praised Dr. Idris for remembering the vulnerable.
Another beneficiary, Mr.Ganiu , an artisan from Itaopo, said he had been experiencing chest discomfort for months but couldn’t afford a hospital visit. He described the outreach as “a life-saving opportunity.”
The programme not only provided direct medical support but also renewed community awareness on the importance of preventive healthcare.
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