Adeleke Flags Off Free Surgical, Medical Outreach For Over 50,000 Residents
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has flagged off the fourth edition of Imole Free Surgical and Medical Outreach, disclosing that over 50,000 residents of the state have benefited from the initiative.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the initiative which is part of the activities marking the two year anniversary of his administration, Governor Adeleke described the outreach as one of the major achievements of his government.
He noted that the initiative has become a lifeline for the masses as it provides fast and accessible medical and surgical care to those in need.
Since its inception, this programme has provided life-changing care to over 50,000 people. Many of these individuals could not afford treatment and lived with their conditions for years.
“In the last two years, we have achieved remarkable milestones in the health sector. We have strengthened primary healthcare, which is closest to the people. Over 200 primary health centers have been upgraded with 24-hour power and water supply.
“Our state was recently rated the best in the South West for health governance and leadership by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. This success is a result of our commitment and strategic planning”.
Earlier in a remarks, the Coordinator of the outreach, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Isiaka Adekunle, said the latest edition of the health initiative is unique because the outreach has incorporated additional health interventions without leaving any of the interventions of the previous episodes which include Dental services, Cervical cancer screening and Breast examination to rule out breast cancer.
Dr. Adekunle mentioned that beneficiaries would be treated for hypertension, diabetes, malaria, cough, arthritis and other medical diseases while there would be surgical removal of hernias, hydrocela and various lumps.
He added that there would be cataract and pterygium operation, distribution of reading glasses and other eye treatments, noting that scaling and polishing, tooth extraction and general dental examination, cervical cancer screening and breast examination will be carried out.
The programme will be taking place at six State Hospitals in Osun State namely Osogbo from 17th to 18th of December 2024; Iwo from 14th to 15th January 2025; Ilesa from 21st to 22nd January 2025; Ikirun from 28th to 29th January 2025; Ife, from 4th to 5th February 2025 and Ede from 11th to 12th of February 2025.
Beneficiaries of the ongoing free health programme at Specialist Hospital Asubiaro, Osogbo, commended the governor at the flag-off.
