The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach themed ‘Alaafia Eko’, which is set to commence on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
The outreach will take place at 12 designated centers across the six health districts, and it’s aimed at providing healthcare services to over 50,000 residents.
Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, confirmed the resumption of the outreach during a news conference this weekend.
Dr. Ogunyemi noted that the programme had been temporarily halted due to a cholera outbreak, which has since been contained.
“We have finalized preparations to resume the ‘Alaafia Eko’ medical outreach on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 centers across our six health districts. This outreach, which should have resumed earlier, was temporarily put on hold due to the cholera outbreak, which has now been successfully contained,” she stated.
The Six Health Districts
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
Dr. Ogunyemi encouraged residents to take advantage of the initiative by visiting the centres from 9 am to receive free basic medical care. The services offered include:
- Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
- Treatment of minor ailments
- Free medications
- HIV counselling and testing
- Health insurance registration
- Eye checks and eyeglasses
- Health talks and counselling
Additionally, residents can register for the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card, a smart card issued to registered residents of Lagos State at the venues free of charge.
Alaafia Eko is a free medical outreach program initiated by the Lagos State Government. It was launched in response to challenges brought about by the removal of fuel subsidies.
The first phase of ‘Alaafia Eko’, was held on May 30, 2024, which saw thousands of residents receive comprehensive medical check-ups, treatments, medications, and health insurance packages
This ‘Alaafia Eko’ program is part of the broader ‘Eko Cares’ initiative, it encompasses a range of programs designed to alleviate the economic burden on Lagos residents.
