Group organise medical-outreach for over 100 indigents in Kwara
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal
The Good Deeds day, Kwara State Chapter, on Wednesday in Ilorin organised medical outreach to over 100 indigents in Kwara.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the medical outreach is part of the activities of Good Deeds day to celebrate the 20 Years Anniversary of its positive global impact of kindness in the world.
The theme of the day is entitled: “Think Kindness, Build Resilience, and Impact Humanity”.
Speaking on the sidelines of the medical outreach, the Team Lead of Good Deeds day, Mrs Funmilayo Osiegbu, explained that the Organisation consists of 115 countries with members who are dedicated to doing good deeds across the world.
She explained that this is the 5th years of the Organisation in Kwara, where it made impactful presence in the State including renovation of skill acquisition centre and reaching out to the less privileged.
According to her, the programme is in collaboration of with Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) and Quinta Health.
Osiegbu, who is also the Executive Director of Bundies Care Support Initiative, observed that the world is going through so much, while emphaising that everybody deserves some level of kindness.
“In a world that is so troubled, we should continue to do good in our own little way to make the world a better place” she said.
She, therefore, enjoined people to imbibe the slogan of the day: “Think Good, Speak Good and Do Good”.
Also speaking, the former Amirah of FOMWAN- Kwara, Hajia Nimat Labaika, explained that the medical outreach is a humanitarian gesture organised to benefit the indigents including women, men and People With Disabilities (PWD) and the aged population.
She added that beneficiaries were tested and also given free medication, while those that require referrals would be referred to secondary healthcare facility.
The MWAN Chairperson, Kwara Chapter Dr Omotayo Oyinloye, laid emphaisis on showing empathy to other people in whatever way we can.
“Everybody cannot do everything for themselves and we all need help no matter who we are and where we are,” she said.
Oyinloye added that there is health benefit to doing good deeds as it makes us happier, and gives a sense of accomplishment, which impacts overall health and well-being of people.
Similarly, a Volunteer from Quinta Health, Mrs Rachael Famolu sensitized the beneficiaries about self-breast examination.
She explained that women that are still seeing their menstrual cycle should examine themselves a week after their period, while those who have attained menopause should pick a date in the beginning, middle or towards month end. (NAN)
