*Ibarapa Central Partners Akef Maghraby Eye Clinic for Free Eye Care, Glasses and Cataract Surgery.*

In a significant step towards improving access to quality healthcare, Ibarapa Central Local Government has partnered with Akef Maghraby Eye Clinic, Eruwa, to provide free eye medical services to residents across the Local Government Area.

The initiative offers residents access to free eye examinations, reading glasses, prescribed medications and cataract surgery, ensuring that people who require eye care can receive the necessary medical attention without the burden of treatment costs.

Speaking at the programme, Hon. Yemi Atilola, who represented the Executive Chairman, Hon. Olusola Adeleke Ayodele, highlighted the importance of regular eye examinations and timely treatment. He noted that good eyesight plays a vital role in people’s daily activities, productivity and overall well-being, stressing the need to make essential eye care services accessible to members of the community.

In his remarks, the Executive Director of Akef Maghraby Eye Clinic, Eruwa, Dr. Francis Alalade, expressed appreciation to the Executive Chairman and the Local Government for supporting the partnership. He explained that many of the patients who attended the programme had difficulties with their vision, particularly reading, making the provision of appropriate glasses and other medical interventions necessary.

Dr. Alalade further stated that the clinic was committed to providing the required support for patients based on their individual eye-care needs. He also acknowledged the Local Government’s contribution towards making free cataract surgery available to eligible patients.

As part of the exercise, reading glasses were distributed to beneficiaries following their eye assessments, while patients requiring further medical attention were attended to by the healthcare team.

The partnership reflects the importance of collaboration between local government authorities and healthcare providers in bringing essential medical services closer to the people, particularly residents who may otherwise face challenges accessing specialised treatment.

Through this initiative, Ibarapa Central Local Government continues to highlight the value of community-focused healthcare interventions and the need to prioritise the well-being of its residents.

Azeez Sodiq Adesina
Personal Assistant to Hon Olusola Adeleke Ayodele.
Executive Chairman Ibarapa Central Local Government.