Lagos Free Medical Outreach ‘Alaafia Eko’ Returns on August 20

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

The outreach will be held at 12 designated centers across the six health districts, aiming to provide healthcare services to over 50,000 residents.

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

“We are ready to resume the ‘Alaafia Eko’ medical outreach on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 centers throughout our six health districts. The outreach was delayed due to the cholera outbreak, but we have now successfully managed the situation,” she stated.

The designated centers for the medical outreach are:

Health District I:

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

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
  

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Dr. Ogunyemi encouraged residents to visit the centers from 9 am for free basic medical care, including:

• 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

Residents can also register for the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card at the venues, which will be issued free of charge.

Background: ‘Alaafia Eko’ is a free medical outreach program initiated by the Lagos State Government in response to the challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. The first phase of the program, held on May 30, 2024, provided thousands of residents with medical check-ups, treatments, medications, and health insurance packages.

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This outreach is part of the broader ‘Eko Cares’ initiative, which includes various programs designed to ease the economic burden on Lagos residents. Other ‘Eko Cares’ programs include:

• 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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