Ogun Launches Free Surgical Programmes

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

As part of measures to cushion the effects of hardship due to the economic situation and to promote effective healthcare services, Ogun State government has launched free surgical intervention Programmes for 70,000 residents of the state.

The Executive Secretary of Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu, who stated this at the flag-off of registration for the intervention held at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, said the intervention was a directive from Governor Dapo Abiodun to provide succour to the people at this difficult time.

Dr. Dosunmu said hospitals in the state are ready to carry out the directive of the Governor, saying interested individuals are to enrol on the state’s insurance scheme or at any nearest General Hospital for registration.

The Executive Secretary noted that surgery operations would start on Tuesday, 27th February to meet the needed cases that required urgent attention.

He explained that out of the targeted 70,000 people, 20,000 pregnant women are to benefit for pre and post maternal treatment, 20,000 market women and 30,000 vulnerable people would also benefit from the initiative in the state.

Over one hundred applicants have so far registered for the Programme.