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Lagos Residents Applaud Expanded Medical Outreach

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Aug 25, 2024.

Lagos State Health District III Permanent Secretary, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke, has lauded the launch of the second round of the “Alafia Eko Medical Outreach” across the state, emphasizing its potential to address the immediate health needs of beneficiaries and promote proactive health management among residents.

Speaking at the launch, Adeleke, alongside residents of Ikoyi-Obalende, Eredo LCDA, Lekki LCDA, and Iru-Victoria Island LCDA, highlighted the outreach’s focus on providing critical health interventions to underserved communities, particularly vulnerable and indigent residents.

She praised the expansion of the outreach to additional communities, reflecting the state government’s commitment to ensuring healthcare services reach every corner of the state.

The “Alafia Eko Medical Outreach” aligns with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, emphasizing inclusive healthcare policies for all residents.

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Adeleke encouraged residents to take advantage of the outreach, offering various healthcare services, including blood sugar and blood pressure screening, treatment for minor ailments, HIV counseling and testing, eye exams with free eyeglasses, and more.

Residents of the communities praised the initiative, describing it as a significant advancement in public health in Lagos State.

They expressed optimism that continued efforts and similar initiatives will enable the state to achieve greater milestones in healthcare delivery, ensuring the well-being of all residents.

The launch was attended by top government officials, including Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health; Dr. Segun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health; Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA); and Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health.

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