Many residents of the Oshodi area of Lagos State discovered for the first time that they were living with high blood pressure during a free medical outreach organised by the Calvary Zonal Headquarters, Province 89 of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, where over 300 people received medical care.
The annual outreach, held at the church premises recently, offered free medical consultations, eye examinations, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as free medication for beneficiaries.
Family and Public Health Physician, Dr. Rotimi Adesanya, who spoke at the event, said hypertension was the most common condition detected, warning that many residents were unaware they had the lifelong ailment until they were screened.
He urged the federal government to make blood pressure medication free, noting that continuous access to treatment remained a major challenge for many Nigerians. Adesanya also encouraged residents to enrol in the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko, to improve access to affordable healthcare.
Pastor-in-Charge of the Zone, Jeffrey Aganbi, said the outreach was part of the church’s commitment to supporting underserved communities and bridging gaps in access to healthcare amid worsening economic conditions.
