• Distribute 150 Eyeglasses, Eye Drops To Enhance Vision
In a remarkable display of compassion and community service, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Ikeja has brought relief to hundreds of residents through a free eye-care initiative that included screening, treatment, donation of free eyeglasses and surgeries for over 400 individuals in Lagos.
The initiative was a part of the activities to mark its 26th yearly Women’s Week. Organised by the National Women Management Committee, it focused on providing essential medical services to vulnerable individuals.The outreach also sensitised the participants on Measles-Rubella vaccination, urging individuals to take it as a safe measure to close immunity gaps and protect children and adolescents from life-threatening diseases.
National Women Affairs Secretary, NASFAT, Alhaja Ganiyat Babalola, said that the health screenings was one of the impactful programmes of the week-long activities to support the vulnerable with visual impairment in the society. She mentioned that the health screening services covered hypertension, hepatitis B, alongside sensitisation on measles and rubella vaccines..
Earlier, the group held a ‘Walk for Fitness’ exercise aimed to promote physical well-being and raise awareness on gender-based violence.
She said physical fitness was vital for women’s health and emotional well-being, especially in today’s challenging social climate.
The Presiden, Rotary Club of Ikeja, Olanrewaju Lawal, said that the outreach in collaboration with NASFAT underscored Rotary’s commitment to promoting good health and community service.
Lawal explained that the eye screening was aimed at providing intervention for individuals with vision impairments, adding that the free distribution of eyeglasses was to enhance their daily functioning and overall quality of life.
“Good vision is fundamental to learning, working, and living life to the fullest. Yet, millions struggle with uncorrected vision problems, a challenge Rotary aims to address through initiatives like today’s event,” she said.
Head, Subcommittee on health at the outreach, Mutiat Adepoju, said that 150 eyeglasses were distributed after screening, while others received eye drops to improve their vision.
“We screened about 400 participants,” she said. “Around 150 of them receive eyeglasses after the eye test, while others get eye drops and we also referred others whose conditions need further attention to hospitals.”
She added that there were free consultations and drug prescriptions for those diagnosed with blood sugar or hypertension-related conditions.
“Many people don’t know they have hypertension until they attend programs like this. Screening helps detect such conditions early, allowing them to take better care of their health,” she noted.
She commended NASFAT for sustaining the annual health outreach, saying that the initiative has significantly impacted community health and wellness.
A 61-year-old beneficiary, Mrs. Saidat Wahab, expressed appreciation for the genuine care and professionalism displayed by the medical team.
She said: “The medical team carried out proper diagnostic tests before administering drugs and ensure that treatment was based on accurate results rather than what we told them.”
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