In furtherance of the tenets of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, US-based non-governmental organization (NGO), ‘I CAN’ Community Development Foundation in collaboration with the World Humanitarian Organization for Peace and Equity (WHOPE) have organized a free medical service tagged “Community Healthcare Services” for the people of Alimosho and its environs.
In his opening remarks, ‘I CAN’ Vice President (Africa), and WHOPE Director, Dr. James Mercy Obatunmbi said the organization arranged the event to help people to know their health status, gets free medication and consultation without stress.
“We are doing this free healthcare programme to impact lives. This is not about money, we believe that money should not be a barrier; access to quality health care is what every Nigerian must enjoy regardless of status,” he said.
Dr Obatunmbi, however, commended ‘I CAN’ founder and President, Dr Russel Alfaro and his wife, Armanda, for always rising in support of various people-oriented programmes that are being organized in Nigeria.
A team of medical experts led by Dr Ettah Arikpo from 661 Nigeria Airforce Hospital, Ikeja; Dr Adejuwon Blessing (Federal Medical Center, Ebute Metta) Lagos; Mrs MacSimon Ifeomachukwu, St Luke’s Clinic & Maternity, Ijoko; Dr Adewale Moyo Dorcas and Nurses among others volunteers attended to the people who have various health challenges.
Various medical tests were done for both young and old in the community by medical doctors and health experts on Blood Pressure, Sugar Level, Pulse Rate, SPO 2 while free medications were given as well as consultation.
The participants who benefitted from the free health care service expressed satisfaction about the event while praying that God would continue to help I-CAN to organise more people-centered programmes in the community.
A 60-year-old Mrs Patricia Okwuagwu commended I-CAN for the programme. “I was very weak; it was my son that forced me to attend this programme. I am happy to be here today, I’m relieved of stress and body pain. Please don’t stop this programme, we want more,” she concluded.
A community leader, Alhaji Abu Ayinla lamented the high cost of drugs in the country, he advised the government at all levels to subsidize drugs in order to make quality health care accessible to all Nigerians.
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