The Lagos state government has begun a free medical outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to 50,000 residents.
The initiative, themed Alaafia Eko, fulfils Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s promise in February to improve healthcare access for all residents. It is part of the broader Eko Cares programme, intended to cushion the current economic hardship in Lagos and across Nigeria.
While the first phase of the initiative will begin on Thursday, the second outreach will be carried out on June 6.
According to the state government, the outreach will include free check-ups and treatments, including blood sugar and blood pressure checks, HIV counselling and testing, eye examinations and free glasses.
The outreach also promises treatment of minor ailments, free medications, health insurance and LASRRA registration.
Speaking on the initiative, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated: “We have finalised preparations to start the Alafia Eko medical outreach on May 30th.
“Each health district will host four outreach events in the first phase, targeting around 1,000 citizens per event, for approximately 25,000 individuals for the first phase.
“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.”
