The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach program, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ scheduled to begin 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, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, confirmed the program’s resumption during a press conference over the weekend. She explained that the initiative had been temporarily suspended due to a cholera outbreak, which has now been brought under control.
“We have completed all necessary preparations to restart the ‘Alaafia Eko’ medical outreach on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 centers within our six health districts.
This program, initially set to resume earlier, was paused due to the cholera outbreak, which has since been effectively contained,” she stated.
The designated centers for the medical outreach are as follows:
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 to be offered:
Dr. Ogunyemi urged residents to take advantage of the initiative by visiting the centers from 9 a.m. for free basic medical services. The services available include:
– Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
– Treatment of minor ailments
– Free medications
– HIV counseling and testing
– Health insurance registration
– Eye exams and eyeglasses
– Health talks and counseling
Additionally, residents can register for the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card, a smart card available free of charge to registered Lagos State residents, at the outreach centers.
