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The Lagos State Government on Thursday took a significant step towards achieving universal healthcare access with the commissioning of the renovated and upgraded Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Takwa Bay, Iru-Victoria Island LCDA.
Speaking during the Commissioning of the facility, the Permanent Secretary, Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to the mandate that no resident is left behind in access to quality healthcare service delivery.
She added that the initiative aimed at bringing essential health services to riverine communities stressing that as part of the commissioning activities, a comprehensive medical outreach was conducted for residents of Takwa Bay.
She mentioned that the medical outreach activities include - hypertension and diabetes screening. Test for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, HIV, malaria and urinalysis. Dental Checks with extraction, blindness prevention screening with free corrective glasses, Prostate Cancer screening, among others.
According to her, one of the challenges is the poor health-seeking behaviour of the community members. She advised residents of Takwa Bay to utilise the services available at this facility.
The Chairman of Iru Victoria Island LCDA, Hon. Aminat Alabi while delivering her keynote address said the unveiling of the physical structure reaffirmed the present administration's commitment to the well-being of the community.
"As part of this intervention, we have successfully installed a 24-hour solar power system and constructed a four-bedroom en-suite staff quarters. This project strongly aligns with our administrative goals particularly in the case of healthcare service delivery", she said.
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