The First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has officially launched the 2026 edition of the annual free medical outreach at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu, reaffirming the state’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and promoting early disease detection.
Organized through the Ajose Foundation in collaboration with a team of medical specialists from the United States, the outreach is expected to provide free medical consultations, surgeries, and other healthcare services to more than 300 residents, particularly those from underserved communities.
A major feature of this year’s programme is the installation of a modern colposcope at OOUTH. The equipment will strengthen the hospital’s capacity to carry out detailed cervical examinations, helping doctors detect cervical abnormalities early and improve the diagnosis of cervical cancer.
Speaking during the launch, Mrs. Abiodun stressed the importance of preventive healthcare, noting that identifying illnesses in their early stages increases the chances of successful treatment while reducing healthcare costs.
She encouraged women to take advantage of regular health screenings, describing early diagnosis as one of the most effective ways to reduce the burden of life-threatening diseases.
Leading the visiting medical team, Dr. Bimpe Adenusi said the newly installed colposcope represents a significant advancement in the hospital’s efforts to improve women’s healthcare services. She added that this year’s outreach has also expanded its surgical offerings to include complex orthopaedic procedures that are often beyond the financial reach of many patients.
According to Dr. Adenusi, the team successfully performed a bilateral knee replacement surgery for a five-year-old patient at no cost one of the programme’s landmark achievements. Additional surgeries scheduled during the outreach include hip replacements, bone reconstruction procedures, and other orthopaedic operations.
Medical teams are also carrying out a range of other surgeries, including hernia repairs, fibroid removal, thyroid surgeries, and breast lump excisions across multiple operating theatres within the hospital.
Mrs. Abiodun called on individuals and organizations with the capacity to support vulnerable populations to contribute toward expanding access to healthcare services. She said providing assistance to those in need remains an important way of improving lives and strengthening communities.
Also present at the event, Mrs. Temitope Adeola praised the medical outreach and encouraged more well-meaning Nigerians to invest in programmes that improve the welfare and health of disadvantaged citizens.
The outreach programme is expected to continue over the coming days, with healthcare professionals working to ensure all registered beneficiaries receive the medical attention and treatment they require.
