The Lagos State Government has released the full list of free medical outreach “Alafia Eko” within the state.
The Alafia Eko aims to provide essential healthcare services to 50,000 residents. It will begin May 30 at the six health districts in the state.
Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said this in a statement released on Wednesday.
Omotoso stated that the program was in fulfillment of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment made at his Feb. 22 Media Chat and was part of the larger Eko Cares Programme, which aimed to alleviate the hardships of the current economic crisis.
According to him, recipients would be able to receive free check-ups and treatments, such as blood sugar and blood pressure checks, HIV counseling and testing, eye exams, and free glasses.
He also stated that minor diseases will be treated, as well as free prescriptions, health insurance, and registration with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).
He emphasized that the project was vital to increasing primary healthcare efficiency and guaranteeing fair access to medical services.
“This initiative reflects our administration’s strategic direction to transform the health sector into a significant contributor to the state’s economy, ensuring that every Lagos resident receives the medical care they need.”
He said that each health district would host four outreach events in the first phase, targeting around 1,000 residents per event, for a total of approximately 25,000 individuals for the first phase.
Omotoso listed the specific locations at the health districts as Health District 1– Helen Aderonke PHC, Egbe Idimu; Ifako-Ijaiye LGA Secretariat; Ipaja PHC, Ayobo Ipaja; and Agege Legislative Complex.
Health District 2 — Papa Area, Oworo, Kosofe LG; Legislative Compound, Pedro, Bariga; Ikorodu West LCDA Secretariat, Owutu, Ikorodu and Agidi Comprehensive High School, Alapere, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.
Health District 3 Epe Recreation, Epe; Iberekodo Primary School, Ibeju-Lekki LGA; Ikota Primary School, Eti-Osa LGA; Resettlement Area, Araromi Community, Eti-Osa East LCDA.
Health District 4 – Evans Square, Ebute Meta, Mini Campos Stadium, Igbosere, Lagos Island; Astroturf Stadium Airways, Apapa and Aguda Praying Ground, Surulere.
Health District 5 – FHA Grounds, 23/24 Road, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin LGA; Ojo LGA Secretariat; Suntan Beach, Badagry West LCDA and Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA Secretariat.
Health District 6 Methodist Primary School, Oshodi; Ejigbo Market, Ejigbo; Bishop Aggrey Place, Owo Street, Mushin; and Ikeja Under Bridge.
Omotoso said that the first part of the outreach will take place on May 30, followed by the second phase on June 6.
He reiterated that under Eko Cares, the government provided free prenatal and childbirth services to pregnant women in all of the state’s General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres.
Omotoso stated that the government also slashed transit tickets and food prices at Sunday markets by 25%, with many citizens benefiting from the program.
