The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Calvary Area Headquarters, Province 89, Oshodi, Lagos State, organized a medical outreach in a Lagos community as part of its 27th-anniversary celebration, benefiting over 1,000 adults and children.
For the past 10 years, this event has been a staple in the community, providing services such as free medical consultations, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks, blood sugar screening, deworming, and eye tests among others.
PUNCH Metro revealed that the outreach was a collaborative effort involving the Chike Okoli Foundation, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, and Pharmatex Industries.
Mr. Bode Martins, the program coordinator, highlighted that the outreach aimed to give back to the community by offering free medical services to both adults and children.
In the past decade, over 5,000 individuals have benefited from this initiative, with support from Emzor Pharmaceuticals and Pharmatex Nigeria Limited, who provide medications free of charge. Additionally, volunteer medical doctors lend their time and expertise to the cause.
The outreach aims to assist those without the financial means to seek medical care, aligning with the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility. Mr. Martins emphasized the church’s commitment to caring for its members.
Theresa Obioha from Emzor Pharmaceuticals praised the church’s efforts and pledged continued collaboration to aid vulnerable members of the public. She noted that the outreach, which has been ongoing for a significant period, has positively impacted the community.
Dr. Rotimi Adesanya, one of the attending medical professionals, suggested that the government should adopt similar outreach programs to reach more community members efficiently.
Beneficiary Mrs. Adeola Adekunjo expressed gratitude for the program, stating that it raised her awareness of her health status.
Another beneficiary, Josephine Mike, echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging the program for uncovering unknown health issues.
Community representative Oludayo Adeboye praised the church’s consistent efforts, highlighting the positive impact on the community through various programs.
He called on the government to follow suit, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness to encourage regular medical check-ups.