In an awesome display of humanity, love and care, the Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation recently held a medical outreach at Our Saviours Anglican Church Jakande Estate Isolo Lagos to connect to people in the society who are in need of medical care and attention.

The one-day medical rhapsody offered participants comprising of the elderly, middle aged persons and the youth, a wide range of healthcare services, including health education sessions, free blood pressure checks, genotype tests, sugar level checks, complimentary malaria and HIV tests.

Additionally, beneficiaries received free medication and referrals for further hospital care where necessary, all aimed at improving the health and well-being of the populace within Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and its environs.

Speaking to newsmen at the event, Erezi Eterigho, founder of Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation, expressed her gratitude to the commitment, dedication and support received from donors, volunteers and healthcare professionals who made the outreach a success.

She said, “Witnessing the profound impact of this outreach on the lives of the people in Isolo Local Council Area, Lagos State fills us with immense gratitude. We are thankful for the dedication of our volunteers and medical professionals”

The participants after the event took time to praise and commend the good effort of the Foundation for bringing such a noble program to them, saying it came at a time when they needed it most.

They urged the foundation to return again so that more people can also become beneficiaries from such gesture. The well attended medical outreach had over two hundred participants.

The Okeoghene Samuel Eterigho Sickle Cell Awareness Foundation is a non-governmental and community-focused organisation founded in 2022 by Erezi Eterigho. It provides essential healthcare interventions and comprehensive support services to those in need.

Since its inception, the foundation has remained dedicated to its mission of empowering individuals, families and communities by equipping them with the necessary tools, crucial knowledge and vital resources they need to fight health conditions effectively.

The Foundation is committed to raising awareness about the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and its profound impact on patients, families and society.