Ekiti state government has launched a comprehensive free surgical mission aimed at providing essential surgical care to people of the state.
This was revealed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the initiative is part of the ongoing commitment to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes for the people of Ekiti State.
Filani said that the free surgical mission, which will be conducted across various health facilities in the state, will cater to a wide range of surgical needs, including hernia repairs, appendectomies, fibroid removal, lump removal,caesarian section fibroid removal and other minor as well as major surgical procedures.
According to the commissioner, the objectives of the initiative include enhancing healthcare Access, providing free surgical services to residents who might otherwise be unable to afford such care as well as providing improved Health Outcomes and addressing surgical conditions that can significantly impact quality of life and overall health.
He said that enrollment of patients needing surgical intervention is currently ongoing at primary health care facilities in all the wards across the state and urged residents to take advantage of the initiative.
Filani added that what the patients will need to provide are their NIN and a passport photograph during enrollment for the programme.
The commissioner lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for approving the free-surgical mission, noting that the gesture is a testimony to his dedication to fostering a healthier and more resilient Ekiti state.
He advised eligible residents to contact the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme on 08033203314, 08067984529, 0803 935 3420 and 0806 252 0769 for further information.
