700 Widows, Vulnerable Residents Receive Free Medical Care In Lagos Outreach

(A beneficiary receiving healthcare during the outreach. Photo Credit: Punch News)

No fewer than 700 widows and vulnerable residents in Lagos State have received free medical care through an outreach programme organised by the Primus Charity Foundation in the Idimu and Ikorodu areas of the state.

The foundation described the exercise its second annual medical intervention programme as part of its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access for underserved members of the community.

The outreach brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, community leaders, and partners, all working together to deliver medical care and support to beneficiaries.

Speaking at the event, the Foundation’s President, Tomi Tomori, said the programme was about more than just medicine it was a deliberate expression of compassion and a practical effort to reach those who are often left behind by the formal healthcare system.

She noted that many residents of low-income communities continue to suffer from preventable conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic pain, and emotional distress, largely due to financial hardship and inadequate access to medical services.

She stated that the outreach was designed to bridge that gap, emphasising the foundation’s belief that access to basic healthcare should not be a privilege available only to the wealthy.

Beneficiaries received a range of services, including free medical consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, counselling, medications, health education, and referrals for further treatment where needed.

Food items were also distributed to widows and other vulnerable participants as part of the foundation’s broader humanitarian support efforts.

Tomori expressed pride in how far the foundation’s vision had come, describing its work as a growing movement of hope and impact.

She commended all medical personnel, sponsors, volunteers, community leaders, and partners whose contributions made the programme a success, and called on organisations and well-meaning individuals to partner with the foundation in order to reach even more vulnerable people with healthcare support.

Beneficiaries were full of appreciation for the initiative, describing it as both timely and meaningful given the rapidly rising cost of healthcare across the country.

The outreach reflects a broader trend in which non-governmental organisations and charitable foundations are increasingly stepping in to complement government efforts by providing free medical services, health screenings, medications, and welfare support to underserved communities helping to detect and manage common health conditions early while improving the overall wellbeing of vulnerable Nigerians.