Lasg Launches Free Healthcare Outreach Program

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, has officially launched an eight-day free healthcare outreach sponsored by Chief Razak Okoya, Chairman of Eleganza Group of Companies, in celebration of his 86th birthday.

The initiative, which provides medical services to hundreds of residents daily, is being carried out with technical support and coordination from Lagos State Health District III, ensuring that all interventions meet approved clinical standards and align with the state’s people-centred healthcare objectives.

At the flag-off ceremony, Ogunyemi highlighted Okoya’s commitment to philanthropy, noting how his support demonstrates the power of aligning private sector initiatives with government programmes to achieve tangible health outcomes. She reaffirmed the state’s dedication to fostering public–private partnerships that improve access to quality healthcare and promote early detection of diseases.

Dr. Monsurat Adeleke, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District III, praised the industrialist’s contribution, describing it as a timely intervention that complements government efforts. “This initiative goes beyond celebration; it shows how private sector involvement can strengthen public healthcare and save lives,” she said.

The outreach provides comprehensive medical screening and treatment, starting with blood pressure and blood sugar checks, Hepatitis B testing, and urinalysis, followed by consultations with doctors and referrals as needed. Key services also include HIV testing and counselling in collaboration with the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, dental care, eye examinations with free corrective glasses, breast and cervical cancer screening, general medical consultations, health education, and follow-up referrals within government health facilities.

Adeleke further commended Okoya for providing ₦10,000 in cash support to beneficiaries of the programme, reinforcing the impact of private sector participation in improving community health.