Healthcare initiatives launched in Kogi State, Nigeria

Various healthcare initiatives have been launched in Kogi State to improve medical access and awareness. The Youth Coalition Against Cancer (YOCAC) Kogi State Chapter initiated the ‘Paint for Hope Against Cancer’ project. This campaign uses creative expression to promote cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyles, specifically targeting young people to discourage tobacco and shisha use.

In a separate medical outreach in the Ekinrin-Adde community of Ijumu local government area, 582 residents received free medical services. Organized by Dr. Tunde Ibiteye in collaboration with Medical Initiative for Africa, the two-day program provided screenings, consultations, and surgical interventions. Medical assessments during the outreach revealed high rates of hypertension and diabetes among participants, leading to 43 surgical procedures, including cataract and hernia surgeries.