Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has delivered free healthcare services to over 3,000 residents of the communities of Imogbara, Odo-Ijesha and Iperindo in Osun State.
According to the company, the services were provided during its 3rd Annual Community Medical Outreach, held across its host communities recently. The firm also said that this year marked a significant milestone with the introduction of SegunCare — a new initiative from SROL that provides continuous follow-up and support for residents with chronic conditions. The firm said this ensures that care does not end after the two-day programme but continues for them.
SROL Medical Services manager, Dr Princewill Osuchukwu, said: “Since its inception, this outreach has touched the lives of over 10,000 people, with more than 3,000 residents benefitting in just the past two days alone. The impact on their health and families cannot be overstated. What makes this year different is the official launch of SegunCare.
“For those battling chronic conditions, including mental illnesses that are often stigmatised in this part of the world, care cannot cease after two days. With SegunCare, we are committed to walking the journey with them, starting with these 279 individuals. SROL is proud to provide this much-needed care and to play a role in breaking the stigma around these critical health issues in our host communities.”
Chairman of Imogbara Community Development Agreement (CDA) Committee, Paul Obasanya, remarked: “The medical outreach has been very successful, and the people deeply appreciate what Segilola Resources has done for them. The cost of drugs, tests and surgeries is often out of reach for many, and this support has made a real difference in our communities. We truly appreciate them.”
According to the company, community leaders and beneficiaries from Imogbara, Odo-Ijesha, and Iperindo commended SROL for its consistency and dedication to improving lives in its host communities.
They noted that the medical outreach has become a dependable annual programme that residents look forward to each year.
“Across the two days, attendees had access to surgical procedures for eligible patients, medical consultations with qualified doctors, eye examinations and free prescription glasses, screening for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Tuberculosis, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and other conditions, as well as basic laboratory tests and diagnostics. Other services provided include deworming for children, health talks on disease prevention and healthy living, and enrolment into SegunCare for ongoing treatment and support of chronic conditions,’’ the statement read.
