Category: Health

Mariam Akinloye & Esther Awote People of Egbeda, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, welcomed Eko Club International (ECI) to their community, for the club’s free medical mission during which health complaints by about 500 residents, were attended to by medical experts. The medical outreach took place at the Inspire Polytechnic, Karimu – Laka Street, Egbeda, with the royal father of Egbeda Kingdom in attendance. In his royal remarks, His Royal Majesty Oba Adul-Hamid Aremu, the Elegbeda of Egbeda Kingdom, said that he was happy that the medical programme was brought…

Mariam Akinloye with Bolu Orebajo & Taiwo (SIWES Students) -20 children get free surgery The humanitarian club, EKO CLUB International, extends its free medical mission to the Ikorodu community as Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Wednesday benefits from free health care and surgeries for its residents. The 2024 edition of the programme started last Saturday and had gone round many locations in the state with thousands of people benefitting. At the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal venue for Ikorodu…

Mariam Akinloye & Esther Awote -As council boss, others appreciate ECI humanitarian gesture The Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, Oba Rafiu Ishola Babatunde Balogun Adetoyeshe, Ejalonibu II, has charged other Nigerians based abroad to emulate the Eko Club International (ECI) in terms of medical and other humanitarian interventions. The royal father, who described the club as a different kind, also said that he has not seen any other club operates like the Eko International which he said has been intervening in facilitation of medical, educational and other community development activities in…

Wale Jagun, Mariam Akinloye & Esther -Woman pleads for club’s intervention in her daughter’s spinal cord problem It was commendations galore by residents of Lagos Island, as the Eko Club International (ECI) took its free medical mission to Oko Faaji area which is one of the locations across the state scheduled to benefit from the exercise. Over 1000 residents of Oko Faaji benefited from this year’s edition of the exercise which was held at the Fashola Park on Sunday. Residents were offered free dental treatment, eye test and eye glasses,…

Wale Jagun The Eko Club International which is an association of Lagosians based in United States of America (USA) and some parts of the United Kingdom (UK), resumed its free medical mission which is targeted at 5000 beneficiaries. It was disclosed at the flag-off of the week-long exercise at Ayobo in Ipaja area of Lagos at the weekend, that the exercise is aimed at bridging the gap for accessing healthcare in the country. The free medical mission is expected to go round the Lagos State communities. Alhaji Saheed Olushi, President…

Kunle Adelabu -Gets BOT members The founder of the Al – Monan Hijama Cupping Therapy Limited, Imam Bolaji Alliu Atunrase, has stated that he came about the idea of Seizure and Epilepsy Foundation to assist less privileged patients who cannot afford cost of treatment in his clinic. Atunrase, who is also the Imam, NASFAT Mosque, Oke Ota -Ona, Ikorodu, added that the foundation is necessary to provide support for many patients suffering from the seizure and epilepsy which cupping therapy has proven to be a good means of treating. He…

Kunle Adelabu with Bolu Orebajo, Taiwo Kudirat Oluwatoyin and Esther (SIWES Students) -All sorts of ailments will be treated – Imam Atunrase, founder A new clinic by the Al – Monan Hijama Cupping Therapy Limited has been commissioned on Wednesday, in Igbogbo, by its founder, Imam Bolaji Aliu Atunrashe, a professional cupping therapist recognized by the International Hijama lnstitute. The centre, which will provide treatment for cancer, goiter, myama, asthma, sickle cell, anemia, arthritis, diabetes, prostrate problem, liver problem, kidney problem, colon problem, heart problem, ovarian problems, poor memory, hepatitis,…

Kunle Adelabu The General Hospital, Ijede, has been commended for qualitative and excellent healthcare service delivery. The hospital was commended for performing numerous surgeries despite space constraints by the Lagos State Government. Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission (HSC), Dr. Benjamin Eniayewun, gave the commendation during the Hospital’s Transformation Support Initiative (HTSI) tour, with his team. The essence of the visit, Dr Eniayewun said, is to explore solutions to continually enhanced healthcare service delivery in the state. The Medical Director/CEO, GH, Ijede, Dr. Olufemi Aletan, with other management staff, appreciated the…

Our Reporter -Sixth training school established in two years The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has announced the establishment of its new Centre for Advanced Neonatal Studies, a groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Paediatrics. The centre, which aims to become a leading hub for neonatal training and care in Nigeria and the Sub-Saharan region, is set to solidify LASUTH’s reputation as a key institution in qualitative healthcare manpower development. This announcement was made at a ceremony held recently during which Messrs Drager, a global leader in medical and…