In an effort to improve access to healthcare, a group, Daramola Dynasty Foundation, has launched a medical outreach program in Ogun State.
This was revealed on Wednesday by the foundation's public relations officer, Theresa Odey, in a statement.
Odey noted that he also provided food to residents of Isara-Remo community in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
She said: “The Foundation’s outreach efforts provided food aid to over 3,000 families, essential healthcare services to 500 beneficiaries and enriched countless lives across Isara-Remo.
“During the event, trained medical professionals and dedicated volunteers offered comprehensive health services, including blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, and vision screenings, along with free health counseling.
“In a notable impact, more than 20 cataract surgeries were scheduled to restore sight to residents who have long struggled with vision problems.”
Impacts
According to the founder of the Foundation, Olanrewaju Daramola, the program provided more than just essential services.
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He said: “Today we not only serve meals or provide medicine; we offered hope and solidarity. “Every moment underscored the importance of lifting each other up to build a healthier, more resilient future for our community.”
According to the Foundation, the program had a profound impact on its beneficiaries, many of whom shared emotional stories of gratitude.
A grandmother from the Iperú neighborhood, who supposedly craved anonymity, told of her experience with cataract surgery.
She said: “For years, I prayed for the chance to see my family's faces clearly again. Today, thanks to the Foundation, I am lucky to see the smiles of my grandchildren once again.”
Similarly, a young mother from the Ilisan neighborhood also shared her story, highlighting the difficulties she faced in feeding her children, adding that help came in time.
The young mother thanked the foundation for extending a helping hand to people in the community.
The foundation noted that in October 2024 it awarded 5 million grants to five promising companies, adding that the funding provides local youth and entrepreneurs with skills in cybersecurity, product/content marketing, fashion design, agriculture/livestock and commerce. of digital assets. .
He said that the initiative allows them to contribute to community development through their ventures.
According to project leader Vanessa Kelechi, the outreach demonstrates the organization's growing commitment to providing sustainable solutions, guided by data-driven feedback, to address community needs in healthcare and family support across Ogun State and Nigeria.
About the Daramola Dynasty Foundation
Daramola Dynasty Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities and improving lives through sustainable initiatives.
Founded on the principles of compassion, equity and progress, they focus on addressing critical needs in healthcare, education and economic empowerment.