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Former Deputy MD, General Hospital Ikorodu Now Heads GH Agbowa

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun The appointment of Dr Femi Aletan as the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), General Hospital (GH), Agbowa in Epe Division of Lagos State, has been confirmed. Dr Aletan was the former Deputy MD, General Hospital Ikorodu, under the leadership of Dr Taiwo Hassan, until his appointment. THE IMPACT gathered that he resumed to his new duty post few days back. Dr. Aletan, who is a Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, is an Alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU). During his…

Rep. Benson Facilitated 80 -Bed State – Of – The – Art Hospital Ready To Serve Imota Residents

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu In the next few weeks, the residents of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will start having access to a state – of – the – art medical facility within their community, which would prevent them from travelling any longer for miles to access health facilities due to lack of well equipped health centres in their area. Over the years, residents of the community who needed medical attention, had been going to the General Hospital, Agbowa in Epe Division…

IKODASS, Partners To Assist Indigent Residents With Cataract Surgery, Glasses

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun IKODASS, Partners To Assist Indigent Residents With Cataract Surgery, Glasses The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) is set to host another round of medical outreach, to provide residents of Ikorodu, especially indigent ones with free eyes screening, surgery and glasses. IKODASS, a socio – cultural and developmental organization, will be partnering with the Relief Human Suffering Foundation and Eye Foundation Hospital, in providing the medical services. The outreach is scheduled for 10am on July 6 and 7, 2023, at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. According to Asiwaju…

Mother Delivers Quadruplets At General Hospital Ikorodu, 11 Years After

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Impact Newspaper

kunle Adelabu It was a quadruple joy for one Mrs Faniyi who was delivered of a set of quadruplets at the General Hospital, lkorodu, through a successful caesarean section, after waiting for 11 years to have a child. The all – female quads were delivered 10minutes interval from one another, and weighed 2.45kg, 2.25kg, 1.7kg and 2kg respectively. According to the statement posted on Thursday on the hospital’s social media handles, a team of the doctors, nurses and other medical personnel of the hospital, led by Dr Femi Aletan, Consultant…

Hundreds Benefit From Sanwo – Olu’s Free Medical Mission In Ikorodu

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Impact Newspaper

-As medical professionals clamour for Asiwaju Tinubu as President Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth Hundreds of Ikorodu residents have benefited from health services initiated by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, and the First Lady, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo – Olu, in partnership with the General Hospital (GH), Ikorodu, towards bringing adequate medical services close to the people. About 800 adults, youths and children were screened freely for Diabetes, Eyes and Dental problems, and also provided laboratory tests, free medication, general consultation and treatments for…

Sanwo – Olu Presents Free Health Insurance To Vulnerable In Ijede LCDA

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his determination to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC), equity and access to quality healthcare irrespective of the residents’ socio-economic status, has presented free health insurance to the vulnerable in Ijede LCDA. The General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, speaking at the flag-off of EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Community Storm organised by the Agency in Ijede LCDA, commended Mr. Governor for his unwavering and continuous support, especially in providing special funds for the actualisation of free health insurance coverage…

Over 500 Residents Benefitted From Rep. Benson’s Medical Outreach

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, continued to impact on his constituents with his quality representation as over 500 residents; both old and young again, benefited from his medical outreach program. The free medical treatment which included eyes screening, free eye glasses, dental and general check up, took place at the federal lawmaker’s office in Ikorodu, on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beneficiaries at the program, which was attended by the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, were also…

Lagos Extends Free Health Insurance Coverage To 230, 000 Vulnerable Residents

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Impact Newspaper

Our Editor No fewer than 230,000 indigent and vulnerable residents of Lagos State, including members of elderly and orphanage homes, vulnerable persons living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Sickle cell Anaemia, and victims of domestic and sexual violence spread across the 57 local government and local council development areas are currently benefitting from free health insurance coverage sponsored by the State Government through the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA). Speaking at the media launch of the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA) held at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Health,…

Statewide Oral Polio Immunization Commences December 17

December 14, 2022December 15, 2022 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), will commence a statewide novel Oral Polio Immunisation exercise from Saturday, 17th to Tuesday, 20th December, 2022. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, said the immunisation campaign is aimed at addressing the increase in transmission of a new strain virus due to low routine immunisation coverage occasioned by COVID-19, security challenges and poor access to health. According to him, “The Lagos State…

Photo News: Medical Mission At 31st Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebrations

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye About 100 residents, both old and young benefited from the free medical mission organized by the Ikorodu –Oga Development Association (IKODASS) as part of the activities commemorating the 31st edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival. The exercise took place at the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Monday, November 14, 2022. It was organised in partnership with Eye Foundation Hospital and others.