NGO, Oyo govt provide free medical care to 50 households

A non-governmental organisation, Mission for BetterLife in Slum Initiative (MBS), at the weekend provided free medical care to children aged six to 12 across 50 households in the Beere community, Ibadan.

The outreach, held in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Health, took place at Oke-Are Primary Health Centre.

The initiative was part of efforts to improve access to basic healthcare services among underserved populations and to address the growing burden of untreated ailments among children in low-income communities.

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The Programme Coordinator of the NGO, Mrs Tehillah Israel, said the outreach was organised in response to the evident healthcare challenges faced by many families in the community.

Israel added that the initiative was designed to make meaningful impact and give back to society, noting that many families in the area struggle to afford routine medical care.

“It is clear that many children in this community are dealing with illnesses that could easily be prevented or treated, but their families are unable to afford proper medical care.

“Through this outreach, we aim to bridge that gap and ensure every child has access to the healthcare they need, regardless of their financial situation,” she said.

She added that services provided during the outreach included medical consultations, distribution of essential drugs, blood pressure and glucose tests, malaria testing and treatment, as well as health education.

Also speaking, a community health practitioner, Mrs Moboluwaduro Adeoye, commended the initiative, describing it as a critical complement to government efforts in improving primary healthcare delivery.

“Partnerships like this are key to reaching vulnerable populations, especially in densely populated areas.

“The government cannot do it alone, so we welcome collaborations that help expand access to healthcare services at the grassroots level,” she said.

Adeoye urged residents to take advantage of government health facilities and ongoing public health programmes, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the organisers, describing the intervention as timely and impactful.

They called for the sustainability of the outreach and urged both government and private organisations to replicate similar programmes in other underserved communities.