Osun Health Insurance Agency Offers Free Treatments to 500 Residents

The Osun Health Insurance Agency commenced a medical outreach on October 12, providing free medical services to over 500 residents in Osun State, including cataract and pterygium surgeries. Dr Rasaq Akindele, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency and Rotary Major Donor, announced the initiative in Owode-Ede, emphasizing the partnership with Rotary clubs and the Rasaq Akindele Foundation.

The outreach also includes corrective glasses and dental services such as scaling, polishing, curettage, and tooth extraction. Akindele reported that 150 individuals screened would require surgery, all of which will be performed at no cost.

He stated that over 300 individuals with eye defects and over 200 with dental issues had been screened. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by Dr Adekunle Akindele, praised the initiative for its commitment to improving health access for residents.

The Osun Health Insurance Agency has previously conducted various medical interventions targeting vulnerable populations.