By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The Kob Foundation, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has successfully concluded a free health outreach program in Ketu Alapere, Lagos. The initiative brought vital healthcare services to hundreds of residents, addressing critical medical needs in the community.
The outreach provided free services, including chest X-rays with treatment, eye tests, blood pressure (BP) checks, HIV tests, sugar level tests, and consultations with medical doctors.
The event was lauded as a resounding success, thanks to the dedication of Kob Foundation staff and volunteers, as well as the support of USAID and IHVN.
Prince Kazeem Balogun, founder of the Kob Foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to improving community health.
“This outreach is one way we are working to achieve our goal of better healthcare access. We are immensely grateful to USAID and IHVN for their collaboration in making this possible,” he said.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Balogun, Alayeluwa of Ketu, graced the event and expressed profound gratitude to all involved.
“This free health outreach is a valuable service to our community. I encourage everyone to take advantage of such initiatives, and I thank the Kob Foundation, USAID, and IHVN for their dedication to our well-being,” the monarch stated.
The Kob Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on improving the health and well-being of underserved communities in Nigeria. USAID, the U.S. government’s development agency, provides economic and humanitarian assistance globally, while IHVN conducts groundbreaking research and programs on HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
