For more than 2,700 residents of Imogbara, Odo-Ijesha and Iperindo, the fourth Annual Community Medical Outreach by Segilola Resources Operating Limited, SROL, offered more than access to free medical care. Held on August 7 and 8, 2026, the outreach marked a new phase in SegunCare, SROL’s long-term healthcare programme, with expanded mental health support designed to help residents manage not only chronic illnesses, but also the emotional and social challenges that often accompany them. Victoria Ojiako writes
More than 2,700 residents in Imogbara, Odo-Ijesha and Iperindo received free healthcare during the 4th Annual Community Medical Outreach by Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL).
Held on the 7th and 8th August 2026, the outreach delivered essential services to host communities and marked a major milestone: the expansion of SegunCare, the company’s programme to provide long term treatment and support to community residents with noncommunicable chronic diseases, to include more comprehensive mental health support.
During the two-day outreach, residents benefited from 2762 medical consultations with qualified doctors; 81 residents scheduled for general and specialist surgical procedures; 1860 laboratory investigations; 563 eye examinations, 21 scheduled eye surgeries and 174 free prescription reading glasses distributed; Screening for hypertension, diabetes, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, tuberculosis and other health conditions; Health education and wellness sessions; seven chronic mental health issues identified, mental health rehabilitation and counselling; and 50 additional residents enrolled into SegunCare for ongoing management of chronic illnesses.
