The wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, has unveiled an endoscopy machine at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, as part of her ongoing commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state through her Ajose Foundation.
The machine was donated in partnership with Naykas Healthcare Incorporated, a US-based medical team that has consistently provided free medical care and surgeries to indigent residents of Ogun State.
Speaking at the unveiling, Mrs Abiodun commended the Naykas medical team for their continued support, noting that the collaboration had significantly boosted the hospital’s diagnostic and treatment capacity over the years.
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She added that the institution had benefited from the regular donation of modern medical equipment aimed at strengthening health service delivery.
She also expressed appreciation to the hospital’s management and medical personnel for their cooperation and synergy with the visiting international team.
Mrs Abiodun advised citizens to seek early medical intervention, especially for treatable conditions, to improve health outcomes.
The head of the medical team, Dr Musbau Kasumu, explained that the endoscopy machine would significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, enabling detailed internal examinations and more targeted treatments.
He highlighted the potential of the new equipment to improve patient outcomes, especially in the early detection of conditions like colon cancer, which is fully curable if diagnosed early.
Dr Kasumu further disclosed that the team had already performed 42 cataract surgeries within two days and planned to conduct about 200 surgeries during their one-week outreach programme.
The Chief Medical Director of OOUTH, Dr Bunmi Fatungase, stated that the initiative aligned with the Ogun State Government’s broader efforts to improve medical infrastructure and expand access to quality healthcare.
She added that the endoscopy machine would support both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, contributing significantly to cancer prevention and treatment efforts.
Dr Fatungase lauded the donors for their invaluable contribution, emphasising the critical role of early diagnosis in saving lives.