The Rotaract Club of Omole Golden in Lagos is set to host a two-day event to raise public awareness about sickle cell disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and polio.
The programme, which will be held between April 25 and 26 and dubbed ‘Catwalk for a cause: fashioning awareness,’ will combine fashion, education, and free medical outreach to highlight these health issues.
In a statement issued on Friday, Daniella Olayinka, the co-project chairperson for disease prevention and treatment at the Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, said free health services will be offered during the event.
“These services include blood pressure checks, glucose testing, HIV/AIDS testing and counselling, malaria testing, polio vaccination, and basic cancer education,” the statement reads.
“The first day of the event will take place at Ogba Central Mall, Ogba, Lagos, and will feature a marketplace outreach offering these free health services.”
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Olayinka said the event would also include brief masterclasses by health professionals and a themed fashion show, where each outfit would represent one of the diseases.
She said the initiative aims to make health awareness engaging and relatable, using fashion to spark conversations and spread knowledge.
“The project aims to reach over 300 people physically and more than 3,000 virtually. It also hopes to raise funds for NGOs working to support individuals affected by these conditions,” she added.
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