The Rural Health Initiative for Improved Living (RHIFIL), a non-governmental organisation over the weekend, extended free medical care to thousands of residents across Edo and Delta states.
The two-day free medical outreach was held in Benin City across several surrounding communities and Delta state.
Over 2,500 beneficiaries have so far received free consultations, treatments, and surgeries, especially people with limited access to medical facilities from a team of doctors, nurses, as well as volunteer health workers.
While fielding questions from journalists during the exercise, President of RHIFIL, Rev. Mrs. Josephine Kpere-Daibo, highlighted the organisation’s long-standing commitment to improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas.
“For over 16 years, we’ve reached hard-to-access communities across at least six states, offering free medical services, including surgeries. Every year, we hold multiple outreach programs in different villages within Edo and Delta state,” she said.
Rev. Kpere-Daibo also noted RHIFIL’s continued support for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settlement in Ohogua, Benin City, where the NGO built a 30-unit toilet facility, borehole, and generator to ensure regular water and power supply.
“We make quarterly medical supplies to the IDP hospital and have refurbished the community school to improve living standards at the camp,” she added.
RHIFIL’s mission to bridge the healthcare gap and ensure that no one is left behind due to financial or logistical barriers, according to her, is still on course.
“Our goal is to promote healthier communities by making quality medical support accessible to everyone,” Rev Kpere-Daibo emphasised.
The program featured general health check-ups, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, vaccinations, and the distribution of free medications to the residents.
RHIFIL also organised health education sessions to increase public awareness about preventive healthcare and common diseases.
Looking ahead, RHIFIL plans to sustain its outreach efforts, while calling on volunteers, corporate bodies, and private donors to support its mission of providing quality healthcare for the less privileged.
