Rotary International unveils massive free medical outreach in Nigeria.

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Rotary International Nigeria has launched a massive free health services program, targeting 120,000 sites across the country. The three-day program, valued at over $200,000, is part of the Rotary Family Health Days initiative, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other organizations, including Butterfly Network.

According to National Coordinator and Past District Governor Bola Oyebade, the program offers a wide range of services, including “polio immunisation, malaria screening and treatment, HIV testing and counseling, hepatitis B &C, diabetes & glucose level screening, hypertension screening, tuberculosis screening, and vitamin A administration.” Other services include deworming of children, distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, cancer screening, family planning counseling, and Covid-19 awareness and sensitization.

Oyebade emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “This exercise has begun since 2012. And for the next three days, Rotary Clubs will mount booths and set up camps in various locations, test, screen, and examine members of the public.” He encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of the program to know their health status and enhance their wellbeing.

The National Coordinator also acknowledged the support of the Federal Government, saying, “The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health, is supporting us by giving us the platform to enter any primary health center freely. And that is huge in itself.

Dr. Wole Kukoyi, pioneer District Governor, 9111, emphasized the need for Nigerians to prioritize their health, stating, “We believe, as Rotarians, health is what everyone should have; yet, there are so many gaps, which this programme has been filling.” He advised Nigerians to maintain good hygiene, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get regular health check-ups.

The program has received praise from other Rotary leaders, including Mr. Fẹmi Adenekan, pioneer District Governor of 9112, who noted, “The Rotary Family Health Days Programme has changed lives and turned communities into a better place.” He pledged continuous support for the program, urging Rotarians to give their best to impact more lives

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