Residents of Mushin have benefited from a two-day free medical outreach organised through a partnership between the local council and two non-governmental organisations, the Mercy Ship Foundation and the Freedom Mission Foundation.

The outreach, held at the Zone D Primary Health Care Centre, provided residents with access to essential medical services, including health checks, drug dispensation and consultations.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman, Hon Olatunbosun Haruna Aruwe, expressed appreciation to the partnering organisations, stating that “medical outreach of this nature cannot be overemphasised, as it brings healthcare closer to the people who need it most.”

He added that the council has consistently organised monthly free medical programmes for residents and staff, noting that “many people are busy with their daily hustle and hardly have time to visit hospitals, so taking healthcare to their doorsteps helps them know their health status.”

Aruwe further disclosed that “a bigger and more comprehensive medical outreach is already in the pipeline,” while urging residents to take their health seriously. According to him, “good health is the only assurance for daily survival; many people assume they are healthy until issues arise.”

In her remarks, Simisola Adetunji, the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Ship Foundation, highlighted the organisation’s ongoing efforts in the community. She said, “We have been supporting the Mushin community through various interventions targeting the less privileged, widows, orphans, and persons living with disabilities.”

She also noted that the foundation conducts outreach programmes beyond urban areas, stating that “we organise both medical and mental health missions in rural communities to ensure no one is left behind.”

Speaking on her motivation, Adetunji added, “My love for Mushin and its people keeps us going. We run free feeding programmes for street children in this place and especially the Idi-Oro Olosha area, to touch lives directly.”

She advised residents to prioritise regular health checks, warning that “ignoring your health because of cost can be dangerous; early detection is always better and cheaper than treating advanced illness.”

The outreach programme attracted a large turnout, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude for the initiative and calling for more frequent interventions to support community health.