IYAMOH (EDO) — No fewer than 800 residents across five communities in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State are set to benefit from a three-day free medical outreach organised by Edo State University, Iyamoh.
Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Victor Adetimirin, disclosed this on Wednesday at the flag-off of the programme themed “Bringing Quality Healthcare to Your Doorstep.”
He said the initiative forms part of the university’s corporate social responsibility aimed at improving access to healthcare for underserved populations.
According to him, the outreach will cover Iyamoh, Ogbido, Iyora, Elele and Uluoke communities, with a focus on providing essential medical services to indigent residents within and around the university environment.
Adetimirin noted that the programme symbolises the institution’s commitment to promoting the well-being of host communities by bridging gaps in access to basic healthcare services.
“This initiative is targeted at improving the health of indigent members of our host communities. It is our modest contribution to ensuring that those who cannot afford medical care still have access to quality services,” he said.
Head of the medical team, Dr Isaac Omoregbe, a public health physician, said beneficiaries would receive free screening, treatment and medical consultations during the outreach.
He listed conditions to be addressed to include hypertension, diabetes, malaria, hepatitis B and C, upper respiratory tract infections, arthritis and other common ailments, adding that basic health checks such as blood sugar level tests would also be conducted.
Omoregbe said that the exercise was designed to take healthcare services directly to the people, particularly those who would otherwise be unable to afford them, while also promoting preventive health practices.
He urged residents to embrace good personal hygiene and maintain clean environments as part of efforts to prevent disease outbreaks.
Some beneficiaries who spoke at the event commended the university for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
One of them, Osagie Moses, said the outreach would significantly improve the health and well-being of community members.
