The Pistis Foundation has delivered 11,297 medical interventions to 4,135 beneficiaries during a five-day free medical and surgical outreach in Lagos, as it called for greater private-sector participation in addressing healthcare access gaps.
The intervention, which included surgeries, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and medication, was provided during the UBOMI Medical and Surgical Outreach held from October 19 to 23 at Lifepointe Church, Lekki, The PUNCH learnt this in a statement on Monday.
The foundation disclosed the figures in a statement following the conclusion of the programme, which targeted underserved residents unable to afford essential medical services.
The outreach offered free consultations, specialist care, surgeries, eye and dental services, laboratory tests, diagnostic investigations and medications.
Speaking at a press briefing, the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church and Founder and Board Chair of Pistis Foundation, Godman Akinlabi, said the intervention reveals the need for collective action to address Nigeria’s healthcare
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