Rotary Club Brings Free Healthcare and Hope to Gbara Maiyegun Community in Ajah

It was a day of relief, smiles, and renewed hope in the remote community of Gbara Maiyegun, Ajah, Lagos, as the Rotary Club of Lekki Phase 1 brought quality healthcare right to the doorstep of residents. The occasion? The highly anticipated Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD)—an annual medical outreach dedicated to improving lives through free, accessible health services.

Held at the Gbara Maiyegun Healthcare Centre, the outreach was made possible through a collaborative effort with the Chike Okoli Foundation, Rotary Family Health Days, and support from the local council.

From early morning, the centre buzzed with activity. Young and old, men and women, showed up in large numbers, eager to access the free services. And there was something for everyone.

Health and Hope, Hand in Hand

The event featured a wide range of essential medical services:

• General health and eye screenings
• Blood pressure and glucose level checks
• Free medications
• Distribution of reading glasses
• Polio immunization for children
• Deworming treatments
• And mosquito nets for all attendees

Young girls also received a much-needed gift—free sanitary pads, a thoughtful gesture that drew praise from many families.

“When People Are Healthy, the Nation Is Healthy”

Speaking at the event, Rotarian Sina Elusakin, President of the Rotary Club of Lekki Phase 1, shared the heart behind the mission:

“In Rotary, health is a top priority. When the people are healthy, the nation is healthy. We are passionate about improving lives and creating lasting impact. Today’s outreach is about awareness, early detection, and empowering our people to take control of their health.”

He emphasized Rotary’s commitment to building sustainable healthcare support in underserved communities.

Partners in Impact

Obiageli Adimachukwu, Programme Coordinator for the Chike Okoli Foundation, expressed pride in being part of the initiative:

“This outreach reflects our mission to add value to humanity. Partnering with Rotary and the local council allows us to reach communities that need us most.”

The Voices of Gratitude

For many beneficiaries, the event was more than a medical checkup—it was an answered prayer.

Alhaja Ajoke Ajasa, one of the attendees, shared her appreciation:

“I am so grateful. I didn’t expect all this care and support. I will use the drugs as instructed and take better care of my health.”

Young Taiba Egwoibu, beaming with joy, held up the sanitary pads she received:

“I didn’t think something like this could be free, especially now that everything is so expensive. Thank you!”

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