TUNDE ADELEKE, Osogbo
As part of its effort to tackle the rising cases of avoidable blindness and eye complications at the grassroots, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has extended a free medical outreach to no fewer than 500 residents of the Inisa community in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Osun State.
The medical outreach, which took place at the community town hall, included comprehensive eye screenings, dispensing medications, and the provision of corrective glasses to several beneficiaries on the spot.
Speaking at the outreach, the Project Chairperson, Kola Oyekanmi, reaffirmed the commitment of Lions to improving eye health at the grassroots, stressing that cases that required advanced care, were referred to the Lions Eye Centre at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.
According to him, Lions remains committed to SightFirst. We will continue to alleviate the challenges faced by people, especially at the grassroots level.
“The Inisa outreach is part of the broader Lions Comprehensive Eye Care Development Project, a SightFirst initiative designed to expand access to quality eye care services across Osun State through both facility-based treatment and community outreach.”
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary of the Hospital Management Board, Abayomi Oni, lauded LCIF for its sustained intervention, stressing that the impact of this project is tremendous.
Also, Outreach Officer, Funke Odesanmi, attributed the impressive turnout to effective community mobilisation.
“The turnout is very encouraging. It shows that people are aware and willing to take advantage of opportunities like this. The support and publicity from community stakeholders played a major role,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Elemo of Inisa, Chief Jimoh Oyelayo, described the outreach as a timely intervention for the people.
“This is a relief for the less privileged in this community. With the help of Lions, many people who have been suffering from poor eye health are here today to receive care. We sincerely thank LCIF for this intervention,” he said.
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