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Gbenga Daniel offers free surgeries to 754 Ogun residents

Former Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has flagged off a free medical outreach offering surgeries to 754 residents in partnership with a US medical mission. Read More: https://punchng.com/gbenga-daniel-offers-free-surgeries-to-754-ogun-residents-2/

Gbenga Daniel offers free surgeries to 754 Ogun residents

Former Ogun State Governor and Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, launched a free medical outreach on Monday, which is expected to benefit 754 residents. The 14-day event, organized in collaboration with Sharing Hope Medical Mission, Eye Foundation Hospital, and Redeemer’s Health Village, aimed to provide various medical services such as eye surgeries, plastic surgery, orthopaedic care, general medical consultations, and free medical supplies.

The event took place at Redeemer’s Health Village, Mowe, with Daniel represented by Dr. Bankole Osisanya, the foundation’s medical consultant. The outreach included pre-screening exercises for 754 patients, followed by medical consultations, treatment, and surgeries at designated centers and 13 locations across Ogun State. Sharing Hope Medical Mission’s Dr. Emeka Anyanwu emphasized the need for increased investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector to improve access to quality medical services and enhance citizens’ well-being.

The foundation highlighted its commitment to providing accessible healthcare services to vulnerable populations through humanitarian interventions.

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