{
  "id": 15522526,
  "title": "582 Patients Benefit From Free Medical Outreach in Kogi Community",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/582-patients-benefit-from-free-medical-outreach-in-kogi-community",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-19T00:02:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/19/582-patients-benefit-from-free-medical-outreach-in-kogi-community/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From September 25th to 26th, 2026, Dr. Tunde Ibiteye organized a free medical outreach in the Ekinrin-Adde community as part of his efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the people of Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State. The outreach, which took place in collaboration with Medical Initiative for Africa, aimed to bring healthcare closer to the grassroots and benefit no fewer than 582 patients.\n\nThe outreach attracted 485 adults and 97 children, with the medical team providing screening, consultation, treatment, health education, and surgical interventions. During the two-day programme, 149 patients were found to have hypertension, 118 had diabetes, and 98 individuals suffered from both conditions. The medical team successfully carried out 30 cataract surgeries, 12 hernia surgeries, and 1 combined cataract and hernia surgery, demonstrating the importance of timely intervention to improve the quality of life for many beneficiaries.\n\nIn addition to the surgical interventions, 100 free reading glasses were distributed among those who required assistance with near vision. The successful completion of the Ekinrin-Adde outreach represents a significant milestone in Dr. Ibiteye's commitment to giving back to his community and promoting accessible healthcare for all. The Medical Initiative for Africa remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that provide preventive and life-changing healthcare closer to underserved communities.",
  "summary": "Ibrahim Oyewale in LokojaNo fewer than 582 patients have benefited from the Ekinrin-Adde community free medical outreach organised by Dr. Tunde Ibiteye in collaboration with medical Initiative for Africa, in Ijumu",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}