The Kassim Alli-Balogun (KAB) Foundation has organized a comprehensive medical outreach for staff and legislative aides of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the House Service Commission. The outreach, held at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium of the State House of Assembly, attracted over 500 beneficiaries. This initiative is part of activities marking the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) week.
The medical outreach provided beneficiaries with access to a wide range of free medical services. These services included screening for Hepatitis B, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, eye examinations, cervical, kidney and prostate-related screenings, general medical consultations, vital signs assessment, physiotherapy and dental care. Beneficiaries also received malaria treatment and professional teeth scaling.
A team of 30 doctors and other healthcare professionals led by the Executive Director and Founder of Atti Theresa Foundation, Dr. Eniye Aprezi, delivered the outreach. Dr. Aprezi described the initiative as a remarkable partnership involving the KAB Foundation and PASAN, Lagos State Branch. She expressed appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of parliamentary workers.
The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs. Adenike Oshinowo, applauded the KAB Foundation and PASAN for prioritizing the health and welfare of Assembly workers. The Clerk, who was represented by the Deputy Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Olaosebikan, conveyed the goodwill of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.
The Chairman of PASAN, Lagos State Branch, Mr. Babatunde Ogunlana, expressed appreciation to the KAB Foundation for sponsoring the medical outreach and supporting the welfare of parliamentary workers. He congratulated members of staff on the successful conclusion of PASAN Week and assured them that PASAN would continue to pursue programmes aimed at improving the welfare and professional wellbeing of workers.
The medical outreach further underscores the KAB Foundation’s philosophy of selfless service to humanity. The Foundation continues to identify practical ways of supporting people and communities through interventions in healthcare, education, youth development, women empowerment and other areas of human development.
For the KAB Foundation, the medical outreach represents another step in its commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of people and promoting a culture of compassion, service and community development. 100 pairs of prescription glasses were also distributed free of charge to staff who required them.
Key points
- The Kassim Alli-Balogun Foundation organized a medical outreach for over 500 Lagos State House of Assembly staff and aides.
- The outreach provided free medical services, including screening for Hepatitis B, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, and eye examinations.
- The initiative is part of the Foundation's commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of workers and communities.
