Healthcare: We’ll partner organizations to succour citizens –ODSG

Fasusi Martins, Okitipupa
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Ondo State Commissioner for Health,  Dr. Wahab Adegbenro has assured  residents of the state that the state government is ready to partner any organization or individual who is  willing to bring succour to the people of the state.

Adegbenro spoke through the Director in the Ministry of Health,  Dr. Olu Emoruwa  during a three- day free health programme  organized by Career Bridge Foundation,  a United States of America based Non – Governmental Organization.

The event which took place in three centres of Igbotako, Iju-Odo  and Igodan-Lisa had in attendance over 5000 residents who were screened of various health related problems.

Adegbenro commended the efforts of the Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, Mr. Dupe Oluwadahunsi  for his passion and zeal towards the people’s welfare and well-being.

On the effort of the state government at alleviating the health challenges of the people, Adegbenro said the state government has procured and distributed health equipment to all the 18 local governments in the state.

“The present administration has procured and given out equipment for the benefit of all the people in the 18 local governments of the state “.

“We have feedback that the people are enjoying the benefits. We have also partnered a body in the United States to get other facilities which the people are equally going to enjoy “

The programme which was the third edition was organized in collaboration with  Hon. Akinrogunde Akintomide,   lawmaker representing Okitipupa Constituency 1  as part his Constituency projects.

Akinrogunde in his own remarks  described the gesture as an opportunity to give back to his people  who cannot afford basic health care.

One of the beneficiaries,  Mr. Kola Adeyehun who was screened for cataract and was given free eyes glasses lauded the programme and urged the government to support such initiative in the overall interest of the state.