- Egbe Bobagunte Odo Egiri organises free medical outreach
- Residents benefit from free eye tests, medication, health checks
- Organisers promise bigger and improved outreach next year
Residents of Odo Egiri have benefitted from a free medical outreach organised by Egbe Bobagunte Odo Egiri under the platform of Women United for Service, Compassion and Community.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the outreach, held at the Odo Egiri Town Hall, attracted a large number of residents who came to access free healthcare services and medical consultations provided by healthcare professionals and volunteers.
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Services rendered during the programme included general medical consultation, blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests, hepatitis B screening, urinalysis tests, eye checks, breast examination, health counseling, free medication, and distribution of free reading glasses.
Speaking during the outreach, the President of Egbe Bobagunte, Mrs. Yemi Ogunnarin, explained that the initiative has been running for the past three years and has gradually become an annual healthcare intervention programme within the community.
According to her, the outreach initially focused mainly on malaria treatment and other common illnesses before the organisers realised the need to expand the programme to include broader healthcare services for residents.
“We started with just malaria treatment and checking basic symptoms, but over time we discovered that the people needed more comprehensive healthcare support.
That is why we expanded the services this year, and by God’s grace, next year’s edition will be even bigger and better,” she said.
Mrs. Ogunnarin urged residents to always prioritise their health and take advantage of opportunities that encourage early detection and proper medical care.
Also speaking at the programme, the Secretary of the association, Mrs. Owuye Salam, highlighted the importance of regular medical checkups and community health awareness, especially among residents who rarely visit hospitals for proper medical examinations.
She explained that many health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, eye defects, infections, and other illnesses can be detected early through routine tests and proper medical screening.
According to her, the outreach was organised to give residents easier access to healthcare services while also educating them on healthy living, personal hygiene, and preventive healthcare.
Mrs. Salam further encouraged residents not to ignore symptoms or wait until illnesses become severe before seeking medical attention, stressing that good health remains essential for both individual wellbeing and community development.
She also commended members of Egbe Bobagunte, volunteers, and medical personnel for their commitment towards sustaining the annual programme and impacting lives positively within the community.
Alhaja Kikelomo Sonaike, the Iya Oloja of Odo Egiri, offered prayers for the president of the association and members of the group for their continued humanitarian efforts and dedication towards community service.
Several beneficiaries who received free eye tests and reading glasses expressed appreciation to the organisers, noting that the initiative would improve their daily activities and overall wellbeing.
Women who also benefitted from the breast examination and health counseling sessions commended the organisers for creating awareness about preventive healthcare and early medical detection.
Residents described the outreach as impactful and timely, while many appealed for the programme to continue yearly because of its positive impact on the health and welfare of the community.
