100-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, 648 OTHER ELDERS BENEFIT FROM KAB FOUNDATION FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN SURULERE

100-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, 648 OTHER ELDERS BENEFIT FROM KAB FOUNDATION FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN SURULERE

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

The Kassim Alli-Balogun (KAB) Foundation has brought smiles to the faces of elderly residents of Surulere, Lagos State, particularly Ogunmola Close and its environs through free medical outreach attended by 649 beneficiaries aged 60 years and above on Sunday.

Among the beneficiaries was 100-year-old Mrs. Esther Idhen, whose presence at the outreach underscored the importance of extending healthcare, love and support to the elderly, regardless of age. The exercise also accommodated some residents below the age of 60 who were considered qualified to benefit from the medical services.

The outreach, which witnessed a massive turnout of elderly residents from the ten Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Ward F3, Surulere Constituency I, was organised in commemoration of the birthday of the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kassim Alli-Balogun, as part of his commitment to giving back to the community where he grew up.

Welcoming the beneficiaries on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Kassim Alli-Balogun, the Lagos State Director of KAB Foundation, Ms. Omolola Alli-Balogun expressing his immense pleasure and joy in giving back to his childhood community.

She explained that the decision to organise the medical outreach in celebration of his birthday was a deliberate expression of love, gratitude and concern for the elderly, whose health and general well-being remain paramount to him.

She further stated that the CEO hoped to expand the initiative in the future, reaffirming his commitment to improving the lives of members of the community.

The medical outreach, conducted in collaboration with the dedicated medical team from the Atti Theresa Foundation led by Dr. Eniye Aprezi, offered a range of essential healthcare services to the beneficiaries. These included free medical check-ups, treatment of various ailments, consultations, medications, eye examinations and free eyeglasses, dental scaling and polishing, as well as physiotherapy services.

A health sensitisation session was also organised to educate the elderly on healthy living, proper nutrition, weather-related health challenges and appropriate physical exercises. Dr. Aprezi emphasised the importance of balanced diets, nutritious foods, regular physical activity and healthier lifestyle choices in maintaining good health, particularly in old age.

Beyond the medical intervention, all the 649 elderly beneficiaries received individual packs of dry food items to support their household needs, while those aged 70 years and above were additionally presented with cash gifts as a further demonstration of the Foundation’s compassion and appreciation.

The initiative received commendation from the Director-General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, Mr. Olugbenga Rasak Amodu, who described the outreach as a laudable and exceptional initiative. He noted that it was one of a kind and the best medical outreach ever held in the community, applauding the KAB Foundation for its remarkable commitment to the welfare of the people.

Also present was the All Progressives Congress (APC) Apex Leader, Alhaji Shakeerdeen Ajao Sanni, who expressed appreciation to Mr. Kassim Alli-Balogun for remembering his roots and extending such a thoughtful gesture to the elderly members of his community. He offered prayers for the continued success of the KAB Foundation and expressed hope that its humanitarian activities would positively impact future generations.

The turnout was massive, and the gratitude, heartfelt appreciation and prayers from the beneficiaries spoke volumes about the impact of the intervention. The elderly residents expressed profound appreciation to the CEO and the entire Foundation, praying for God’s continued blessings, sustenance and provision to enable the Foundation to reach more people.

The outreach was more than a medical intervention; it was a demonstration of compassion, love and a deep sense of responsibility towards the community. From free healthcare services and welfare packages to financial support for the oldest beneficiaries, the KAB Foundation reaffirmed its belief that the elderly deserve care, dignity and appreciation.

As the Foundation continues to pursue its humanitarian objectives, the Ogunmola area of Surulere outreach stands as another expression of its commitment to community development and improving lives.

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