A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Eko Club Atlanta (ECA) has given notice that its medical rescue mission will commence in Lagos State from April 24th to April 29th, 2023.
Hon Deji Ajiboye, ECA President, while speaking at a press conference in Lagos yesterday at the headquarters of Lagos State Parks and Garages, to flag off the programme, said that the medical mission is aimed at providing free medical services for citizens in Lagos and its surrounding communities.
Ajiboye stated that members of ECA of the United States of America (USA) are relieved to return to Lagos after the COVID-19 pandemic to give back to the people of Lagos.
According to him, ECA is a nonprofit organisation focused on humanitarian services to the local community in Atlanta and Lagos State for over 22 years.
“On this medical mission, we have certified medical professionals in different fields and numerous volunteers.
“Leading this mission are Hon Deji Ajiboye (ECA President), Hon Adewale Jagojo, Vice President; Otunba Deji Thanni, Chairman/President Emeritus, Hon. Wunmi Akinsanya, Co-Chair and Dr. Olabisi Jagun, Lead Physician of the medical team,” Ajiboye said.
He added, “Eko Club Atlanta and all volunteers commend the effort of the Lagos State Government Ministry of Health in its bid to meet the health needs of the citizens of Lagos.
“This mission hopes to contribute its quota to enhance and enrich health service delivery to communities in Lagos State.
“The locations and dates for this year’s medical mission are: Lagos State Park and Garages Agege – Monday April 24th, Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Tuesday, April 25th, Location is Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) compound; Holloway market OkeArin, Wednesday. April 26th; Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos Mainland Ikate, Surulere, Thursday, April 27th and Mushin Local Government Area, Friday April 28th,” he added.
He said that the services to be provided by the team include; hypertension, diabetes, eye screenings; dental check, prostate and breast cancer education and screening.
Others are general consultation with medical experts, free medications etcetera, even as the organisers stress that Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) is partnering with ECA.
Speaking in the same vein, Dr Olabisi Jagun said that the group is delighted to give back to the society.
Jagun said that some of the people screened for hypertension have very high blood pressure that could lead to stroke, warning that regular medical check-up is very important.
She, however, advised that to stay healthy, people should reduce salt intake and also ensure regular exercise to burn some calories and keep fit.
Commending the organisers for putting up the programme, the Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo thanked the Eko Club Atlanta for the Medical Rescue Mission for the kind gesture.
He said that as a matter of policy, Lagos State Parks and Garages members have a health insurance policy with the state government where they pay a token premium and enjoy medical services from their Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO).
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