The Residents of Ido Osun and neighbouring communities benefitted from a free medical and surgical outreach organised by the Olujodo of Ido Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors, Osun State.
No fewer than 300 persons from the Ido-Osun kingdom and its environs had medical and surgical procedures done for them at no cost at the event held on Wednesday.
Speaking to InsightLinks correspondence, the Oba Jokotola noted that the programme was organised to support indigent residents with medical challenges and ensure access to quality healthcare.
According to him, “About 30 individuals were registered and diagnosed for various medical conditions, including hernia and other minor surgical cases, with surgeries already underway.” He added that drugs were also provided for residents managing ailments such as hypertension, malaria, and related health challenges.
Oba Jokotola noted that over 40 medical doctors were on ground attending to patients, stressing that beneficiaries were drawn not only from Ido-Osun but also from surrounding towns such as Ede, Osogbo, Ofatedo, and nearby communities. He advised beneficiaries to strictly adhere to medical instructions given by health professionals, especially those who had undergone surgery, while urging them to continue praying for the doctors and nurses who rendered free services.
The Vice President of the Association of Resident Doctors and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Dr. Adediran Lukman Adewale, explained that the outreach was part of the association’s corporate social responsibility activities.
He said the programme was organised to give back to society during their annual general meeting, adding that more than 30 free surgeries were successfully carried out, alongside free consultations and medical screenings.
Dr. Adewale disclosed that drugs were provided for the management of hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions, urging residents to avoid self-medication and patronage of quacks. He appealed to government at all levels to support similar initiatives, noting that such interventions would ease the healthcare burden on the populace.
The Chairman of Alayemooré Advisory Council, Alhaji Gbadegbo Ajao, commended the monarch for prioritising the welfare of residents through free healthcare initiatives. He called on government to intensify preventive healthcare measures, advising the public to adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce excessive consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol.
The Babaloja General of Ido-Osun, Chief Ajala Oladejo Awolola, described the outreach as timely and impactful, particularly for rural dwellers with limited access to medical care. He praised the doctors and traditional institution for bringing healthcare closer to the people, urging sustained support for local health facilities.
The medical outreach ended with appreciation from community members, who described the programme as a life changing intervention that demonstrated compassion, partnership, and commitment to grassroots healthcare delivery.
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