By Yomi Durojaye
The Medical Director/CEO of Orile Agege General Hospital, Dr. Oluyemi Taiwo said the Hospital is sustaining the legacies of the former MD/CEO, Dr. Sola Pitan and other past heroes in medical line.
Dr. Oluyemi stated this on Wednesday at the Free Medical Outreach for Over 3,000 Children in Agege and Lagos.
In an opening Remarks, Dr. Taiwo said the outreach, which was in its fourth edition, tagged: “Academic Excellence, The Way Forward.” was initiated to ensure that every child in the environment and beyond returned to school healthy.
"This initiative was first conceived in 2022 from a heartfelt desire to give back to our community in a meaningful way, providing life changing services at absolutely no cost to the beneficiaries.
"Our vision was simple yet profound, to ensure that every child returns to school healthy, confident and ready to learn.
"At inception, Seven dedicated departments, which include Pediatrics, ENT, Eye, Dental, Social Medical Services, Nutrition and Dietetics and Pharmacy - joined hands to screen children comprehensively, culminating in a health certification for each participant. Following the success of the 2024 edition. The importance of physiotherapy was recognized. Making it eight departments in our lineup of care.
"To our sponsors, your unwavering support, even in challenging times, has been a backbone of this vision. Thank you for believing in our mission, and for helping us make a lasting impact in the lives of our children. She urged parents to prioritise their children’s health.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Lagos Health Service Commission, Dr. Atinuke Onayiga, highlighted the importance of the outreach to the health and wellbeing of children.
She emphasised the need for children to be mentally and physically prepared, ahead of school resumption for good performance.
She advised parents to give priority in preventive measures rather than focusing on spending a lot for a medical cures.
“For us to have a healthy nation, it must start with our children because they are the future and I must commend the medical director and her team for continuing the good vision of her predecessor,” she said.
Also, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, commended the hospital management for making a deliberate effort to safeguard the health of children in the community through the programme.
In a Goodwill message, the Executive Chairman, Orile Agege LCDA, who was ably represented by the Vice-Chairman, Hon. Wale Fayemi lauded the initiative, disclosed that the LCDA has been doing a lot in the health sector within the community with the construction of about four primary health centers for each wards. While pledging the support of the council for subsequent editions of the Back to School outreach.
Presentation of Awards to former MD and sponsors were part of the activities marking the event.
