Speaking at the event, the Medical Director of The Reddington Multi-Specialists Hospital, Dr, Abiodun Osibamowo, harped on the importance of regular medical screening and counselling as key to sustainable health and general wellness. “You don’t wait until you start seeing symptoms of diseases before you come to the hospital. By that time, it may be too late and the doctors would be constrained in saving the patient”, Dr. Osibamowo told the crowd that had gathered at the Palace for the health screening. He said the management of Reddington Hospital was partnering with the Oniru-in-council for the free medical services because of the excellent leadership Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal has provided for the residence of Iru Kingdom since he ascended the throne five years ago.
“When the Kaabiyesi visited The Reddington Hospital earlier this year as part of the activities marking his fifth anniversary on the throne, he sought for our collaboration in providing quality and affordable health care for the people of his community. This medical outreach marks the beginning of such partnership” Dr. Osibamowo said.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, commended the management of The Reddington Hospital for sending a very strong team of multi-specialists to the free medical outreach, nothing that it afforded most of his subjects who would otherwise have been unable to afford such services to get quality health counselling and care at zero cost. “I am very passionate about the health and wellbeing of my people that is why the Oniru-in-council is partnering with a very reputable hospital like The Reddington Hospital to provide free medical services to them and ensure we have a healthy community able to work and earn a living”, Oba Lawal said.
No fewer than 500 residents comprising men, women and children benefited from the free medical outreach. Some of the beneficiaries expressed their feelings: “I am happy about this programme and I pray to God to keep our Oba because visiting the hospital these days is very expensive. I also learnt a lot from the Medical Director during the questions and answers session, especially the causes of high blood pressure and stroke and how to prevent it”, said Mrs Ige Salako. For Abdullatif Ogunbambi Abisogun, the free medical outreach should be more regular “because we need to be checking our health status from time to time. Prevention is better than medication”.
