Ojodu LCDA Launches Free Surgical Program for Children

The Ojodu Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has launched a free surgical program aimed at providing essential medical services to indigent children. The initiative, which was launched on Tuesday, is designed to eliminate financial barriers that prevent vulnerable families from accessing specialized medical treatment.

In collaboration with the General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye, the program offers free medical screenings, consultations, and surgical procedures for children with various health conditions. Dr Taiwo Oluyemi, the Medical Director of the hospital, praised Ojodu LCDA Chairman David Odunmbaku for sponsoring the initiative, emphasizing its importance in caring for the most vulnerable members of society.

The program is part of a broader effort by the council to enhance healthcare delivery, having previously recorded 1,269 minor surgeries and facilitated 145 surgeries through its healthcare interventions. The Ojodu LCDA has also renovated healthcare facilities and expanded its workforce to improve access to essential healthcare services for disadvantaged residents.