Alaafia Eko: Locations, Services, What to Expect from Lagos Free Medical Outreach

The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ starting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative will take place at 12 designated centers across the six health districts and aims to offer healthcare services to over 50,000 residents.

Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, confirmed the outreach’s resumption during a news conference this weekend. She noted that the program had been temporarily paused due to a cholera outbreak, which has now been contained.

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“We are ready to resume the ‘Alaafia Eko’ medical outreach on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 centers across our six health districts. The outreach was previously delayed due to the cholera outbreak, which has now been successfully managed,” Dr. Ogunyemi said.

Designated Centers:

Health District I:

• Ikotun-Igando LCDA Secretariat, Ikotun Bus Stop
• Meiran Motor Park, opposite Meiran PHC, No. 1 Meiran Rd, Meiran Bus Stop, Lagos

Health District II:

• Igbogbo-Bayeku LCDA, Mikkson Onas Hall, after Stadium, Bola Hammed Road, Igbogbo
• Ikorodu North LCDA, Farm Settlement Community Primary School, Odogunyan

Health District III:

• Ikoyi Obalende LCDA, Old School of Nursing, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
• Eredo LCDA, Eredo Local Council Development Area Secretariat, Eredo

Health District IV:

• Apapa LGA, Marian Academy, 144 Gaskiya Road, Badia, Apapa-Iganmu
• Surulere LGA, Surulere LG Secretariat, 24 Alhaji Masha Road, Surulere

Health District V:

• Oriade LCDA Secretariat, Alhaji Baruwa Street, Satellite Town
• Layeni PHC Compound, 246 Ojo Road, Ajegunle

Health District VI:

• Isolo LCDA, Ansarudeen Primary School, Ile-Ibadan Bus Stop, Mushin Road, Isolo
• Odi-Olowo LCDA, Ajenifuja Primary School No. 2, Ajenifuja Street, Mushin

Services Provided

Residents are encouraged to visit the centers from 9 a.m. to receive free basic medical care. Services include:

• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
• Treatment of minor ailments
• Free medications
• HIV counseling and testing
• Health insurance registration
• Eye checks and eyeglasses
• Health talks and counseling

Additionally, residents can register for the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card, a smart card for registered Lagos residents, at the venues free of charge.

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Background

‘Alaafia Eko’ is part of the Lagos State Government’s response to challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. The first phase of the outreach, held on May 30, 2024, provided thousands of residents with comprehensive medical check-ups, treatments, medications, and health insurance.

This program is a key component of the broader ‘Eko Cares’ initiative, which includes:

• Food subsidies: Essential food items for vulnerable households.
• Transportation support: 25% fare reduction on government-owned transportation platforms.
• Ounje Eko Sunday markets: 25% discount on food items at designated markets.
• Wage increase for civil servants: N35,000 wage award for civil servants at levels 1 to 14.
• Support for women entrepreneurs: N50,000 grants to 15,000 women across the state.
• Free delivery for expectant women: Free delivery services in government hospitals.

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