Lagos state government will commence a free medical outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to 50,000 residents today, following a directive from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who disclosed this, explained that the initiative, which will hold in all six health districts, is in fulfilment of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s promise during his February 22 Media Chat.
According to him, beneficiaries will receive free check-ups and treatments, including blood sugar and blood pressure checks, HIV counselling and testing, eye examinations and free glasses.
Omotoso said the programme will cover six health districts with specific locations for each to include: Health District 1: Egbe Idimu (Alimosho Local Goverment Area, LGA), Ifako-Ijaiye LGA Secretariat, Ipaja PHC (Alimosho LGA), Agege Legislative Complex.
Others are: Health District 2: Kosofe LG (Papa area, Oworo), Bariga LCDA (Pedro), Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area, LCDA Secretariat, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA (Alapere).
