To significantly reduce maternal and child mortality rates and promote overall community health, Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have recommissioned the Isheri Primary Healthcare Centre as part of their CAPSTONE project, focusing on improving healthcare systems.
The three-day event commenced with a sensitisation walk, inviting residents of Isheri to a medical outreach that offered free health services, including tests for Malaria, Hepatitis, blood sugar, BMI, HIV, and PCV, as well as free medications.
The Medical Outreach was a collaborative effort with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), AfriHealth, and the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).
Held recently at the newly renovated health centre, the event provided over 500 residents with various medical tests and medications, supported by an on-site ambulance and health insurance packages from LASHMA.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) also participated, offering counselling and education on domestic violence to address both health and social issues.
During the official recommissioning ceremony, the Lagos State Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Bode Agoro, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the project’s significance in providing immediate and effective care to the Isheri community.
The CAPSTONE Team Impact Project Lead, Dr. Michael Ogunkoya highlighted the importance of rehabilitating the healthcare centre as a means of building a healthy, productive and progressive society.
“We have rehabilitated the structure, trained the staff, introduced an Electronic Medical Records system (EMR), provided work tools, and built sustainable energy sources such as solar inverter systems”, he stated.
The event concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and a tour of the facility by the HOS, various Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, Executive Secretary of LJLA, Mrs. Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade and Executive Chairman of Ikosi Isheri LCDA, Princess Abolanle Bada, among other dignitaries.
