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A non-governmental organisation, Total Life Concern (TLC), has organised a free medical outreach for approximately 150 widows from Ajah, Surulere, Ikorodu, and surrounding areas in Ikate, Lagos. The initiative aimed to provide essential healthcare services and support to vulnerable women in need.
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Mrs Edirin Essiet, convener of TLC, explained that the yearly event was dedicated to serving widows and vulnerable women. “We do this every year to ensure they have access to free medical services,” she noted. The outreach offered a range of medical services, including general health check-ups, screenings for common ailments, and consultations with healthcare professionals.
The outreach was made possible through the collaboration of several partners, including the I SEE Eye Foundation, Opal Medical Centre, and All Smiles Dental Clinic, which contributed by conducting eye screenings and dental checkups and offering scaling and polishing procedures for 20 widows. Pastor Tobi Popoola of MFM Youth Church, Lekki, also played a pivotal role in facilitating the outreach by sending a dedicated medical team from the church.
Dr. Eucharia Egbo, a healthcare professional, led a team of doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and nutritionists to perform health checks, including blood pressure, blood sugar, malaria tests, eye screenings, and dental examinations. She highlighted the importance of lifestyle education, urging widows to avoid self-medication and to seek professional advice before taking any drugs. “Proper diagnosis is crucial; self-medication can be dangerous,” she warned
The outreach not only focused on immediate medical interventions but also aimed to educate participants about preventive health measures and the importance of regular health screenings. Mrs Essiet expressed gratitude to all partners and emphasised that all services rendered were entirely free. She appealed to Nigerians to support widows, especially in healthcare, by sponsoring their health insurance schemes and facilitating access to medical care.
“One woman was rushed to the hospital today due to her deteriorating health after her test results revealed serious conditions. Many widows out there are suffering silently, unaware of their health issues because they prioritize survival over health,” Mrs. Essiet said. She called on the government to prioritize free healthcare services for widows, particularly those in rural areas, advocating for comprehensive, free medical care from diagnosis to treatment. “Widows are vulnerable, and their health needs urgent attention,” she stressed.
Dr. Faleye Odundare-Stephen, a general medical practitioner, praised the initiative, noting that it provides vital support for widows unable to afford healthcare. “Many discover health conditions like hypertension for the first time during such outreach, which enables them to seek necessary treatment,” he said. He strongly advised against self-medication with local herbs, citing potential side effects on vital organs, especially the liver, and urged everyone to follow medical prescriptions
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