Lekki Local Council Development Area has commemorated the 2026 edition of World Malaria Day with a comprehensive health outreach focused on prevention, awareness, and community care.
Epe Insights reports that the initiative, themed “United Against Malaria,” was implemented as a direct response to the growing need for accessible healthcare and malaria control within local communities.
The outreach attracted a large turnout, with over 350 residents benefiting from free and essential medical services provided on-site.
Healthcare services included vital checks, blood pressure monitoring, and laboratory tests such as RBS, RVS, HBsAg, and RDT.
Beneficiaries also received medical consultations, eye examinations, dental care, and access to pharmacy services.
Additional services covered family planning support and tuberculosis screening, ensuring a broad range of healthcare interventions.
Health officials emphasized that the programme extended beyond treatment to include education and preventive care.
Residents received detailed health talks on malaria causes, symptoms, prevention, and available treatment options.
The sensitisation aimed to equip individuals with practical knowledge to protect themselves and reduce malaria transmission.
Representing the council chairman, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, the Secretary to the Local Government, Bukola Lawal, addressed participants during the event.
She reiterated the administration’s commitment to sustained healthcare delivery and malaria prevention initiatives.
Dr. Lawal also encouraged residents to utilise the Primary Health Centre in Akodo-Ise for continuous and accessible medical support.
The outreach featured the participation of key health stakeholders and institutional partners.
Among them were representatives of the World Health Organization, including Ngozi Onyejiaka.
Also present was Adenike Oguntuase, alongside council supervisors and officials.
Their presence highlighted a coordinated effort to address malaria and improve community health outcomes.
Free medications were distributed to beneficiaries, providing immediate relief and treatment for identified conditions.
Diagnostic tests conducted during the outreach enabled early detection and prompt medical intervention.
Residents expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting its impact on improving access to healthcare services.
Community leaders described the outreach as timely, especially for vulnerable populations within the LCDA.
The council maintained that such interventions are essential in reducing the burden of malaria across communities.
Officials emphasized that governance must translate into visible and impactful actions for residents.
The outreach forms part of broader strategies to strengthen public health systems at the grassroots level.
Lekki LCDA reaffirmed its commitment to expanding healthcare access and sustaining awareness campaigns.
The 2026 World Malaria Day event reflects ongoing efforts to promote healthier communities through targeted interventions.
Stakeholders called for continued collaboration between government agencies and residents in combating malaria.
The initiative underscores the importance of combining treatment, education, and community engagement in public health delivery.
