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In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), an exploration and gold mining company, has partnered with the Living Hope Care Foundation, a dedicated non-governmental community-based organization with a twenty-year legacy of community healthcare initiatives in and around Osun State. This partnership has brought a ray of hope and healthcare to SROL’s host communities – Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha and Imogbara – as the SROL team spearheaded a comprehensive medical outreach program on the 20th and 21st of October 2023.

In the spirit of unity, the SROL team also received crucial support from the State TB and Leprosy Control Program for TB screening, and the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria for serology tests.

The medical outreach was a beacon of health and wellness, offering a wide range of services that positively impacted the lives of community members. The program included screening and wellness checks, diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions, as well as laboratory investigations and optical care. Furthermore, surgical, obstetrical, and gynecological services were provided.

Mr. Seun Fagesi, Human Resources Manager at Segilola Operating Limited, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “This outreach demonstrates our unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of our communities. Just a few weeks ago, we empowered our youth by providing them with essential tools and resources. We have also been sponsoring scholarship programs as SROL strives to enhance the standard and quality of life in our host communities.”

The program delivered substantial results, underscoring the profound impact of community health initiatives. A total of 1,200 cases were attended to, including 112 optical cases, 78 surgical procedures ranging from minor to supra-major, and addressing 12 life-threatening emergencies. Additionally, seven new tuberculosis diagnoses were made, further highlighting the diverse healthcare needs within the community. These figures reflect the depth and breadth of the impact achieved during this event..

“We extend our gratitude to the people of Segilola for their support, which enables us to provide outreach initiatives like this that we might not otherwise have access to,” says Oba Bamidele Olowookere, Olumolu of Imogbara.

For SROL, the journey of care does not end here. As Princewill Osuchukwu, Medical Services Manager at Segilola Operating Limited, notes, “We are committed to continuing our dedicated work. We aim to provide up to 500-1000 surgeries for individuals with longstanding surgical conditions who have been unable to access care due to the cost of surgeries.” These surgeries are scheduled to take place at the newly commissioned Daniel Awe Memorial Medical Centre located in Ilesa.