Healthcare
Free Medical Outreach
Bringing healthcare closer to grassroots communities
medical beneficiaries in 2014
communities reached in 2014
medical beneficiaries across 38 wards in 2023
For people facing financial hardship, the cost of consultations, medicines and travel can make it difficult to seek medical care. GIPSED’s free medical outreach brings services closer to communities, helping individuals and families access care without paying for the consultations, tests and medicines provided during the outreach.
The programme serves communities across Odo-Otin, Ifelodun and Boripe Local Government Areas of Osun State, combining medical care with health education and referrals for further attention where needed.
Care provided
GIPSED’s outreach activities have provided:
Medical consultations and free medicines.
Blood pressure checks.
Blood sugar testing.
Health education.
Referrals for further assessment and treatment.
Free eye tests, ophthalmic consultations and eyeglasses.
These services help participants understand their health needs, receive treatment and identify conditions requiring further care.
Working with medical professionals
GIPSED has collaborated with medical professionals from institutions including the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre in Ido-Ekiti and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex.
These collaborations bring clinical expertise into community settings and support the delivery of medical consultations, screening and eye care.
2014 — The first round of outreach
GIPSED conducted its first round of medical outreach in 2014, reaching more than 2,000 beneficiaries in 11 communities across Odo-Otin, Ifelodun and Boripe.
Participants received free medical services, including consultations, medicines and screening. Eye-care services included eye tests, ophthalmic consultations and the provision of eyeglasses.
This first round established community outreach as an important part of GIPSED’s work to improve wellbeing at the grassroots.
2023 — Reaching all 38 wards
In 2023, GIPSED conducted a second round of medical outreach in each of the 38 wards across the three LGAs, reaching over 3,500 beneficiaries.
The expanded coverage brought services to communities throughout the constituency. Activities included medical consultations, free medicines, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, health education and referrals.
28 December 2023 — Medical care and food support in Okuku and Igbaye
On 28 December 2023, the team delivered free medical outreach in Okuku and Igbaye, Odo-Otin LGA. Activities began in Okuku in the morning and continued in Igbaye until late into the night.
Alongside free medical care, over 300 families received food materials, bringing together healthcare and support for immediate household needs.
Field Coordinator Mr Seun Abimbola Olaniyan, members of Team DMO and DMO Tiwa n Tiwa supported the organization and delivery of the activities.
Supporting local health facilities
Alongside outreach activities, GIPSED has supported local healthcare services. In March 2019, the programme donated medicines and medical consumables to the Maternity Health Centre in Okuku, contributing to the resources available for patient care.
The programme in numbers
| Year | Activity | Documented reach |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | First round of free medical outreach | 11 communities; more than 2,000 beneficiaries |
| 2019 | Medicines and medical consumables donated | Maternity Health Centre, Okuku |
| 2023 | Second round of free medical outreach | All 38 wards across three LGAs; over 3,500 beneficiaries |
| 28 December 2023 | Medical outreach and food provision | Okuku and Igbaye; over 300 families received food materials |
The December 2023 figure counts families receiving food support, rather than medical consultations.
Medical outreach in pictures
Photo galleries will document outreach activities by year and location, drawing on photographs and Facebook posts. Images will show medical teams, consultations, screening, eye-care services and the December 2023 food distribution.
Captions will identify the occasion, community and services provided. Additional beneficiary figures will be added to the annual record as they are confirmed.
Through free medical outreach and support to local facilities, GIPSED helps communities access care closer to home and connects people with further services when needed.
From our communities
The programme in pictures
