The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 42, has provided free medical services to over 200 residents on Saturday during the inauguration of Embassy Specialist Hospital in Ibadan.

Wale Popoola, pastor in charge of the church, said the outreach was organised to signify the commencement of the hospital’s operations. 

He explained that the initiative reflected the church’s commitment to promoting community health through its Christian Social Responsibility programme.

“Today we are holding a free medical outreach to signify the beginning of the operations of Embassy Specialist Hospital.

“This hospital is an initiative of the Christian Social Responsibility of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

“It’s the church’s effort to add value to society by providing qualitative healthcare for everyone.

“Beneficiaries will receive checks for blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, and temperature, along with free consultations and drugs.

“Everything is free, just for today,” Mr Popoola said.

According to him, the hospital will officially begin operations on Monday, while services will be available to the community at a token fee after the launch day.

“Today is free. From Monday there will be a token charge,” he said.

Mr Popoola urged Nigerians to prioritise healthy living, exercise and timely medical care, saying God gave humans the wisdom to maintain their health. He also called for prayers for the nation and its citizens.

Omolara Smith, chairperson of the Building Committee and Medical Director of Molly Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, expressed delight over the completion of the hospital.

“Initially, the plan was to build a school in this place but I advised that it should be made a hospital instead.

“This is because it will ease the burden of health challenges and diseases among people in the community,” she said.

Ms Smith urged members of the community to embrace healthy living and lifestyles and to visit the hospital whenever they need medical attention rather than suffering in pain at home.

“There are specialists and qualified medical practitioners that will attend to the people and address their health challenges, so we are here for them,” she said.

Oba Mudasiru Omodele, the Ololodo of Olodo Town, Ibadan, expressed delight and gratitude to the church, saying the hospital brought succour to the community.

“We thank you so much for this and also appeal that more of such should be brought to our community,” he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Ndiana Sunday, described the intervention as timely, saying it saved them money and gave them access to care they could not have afforded on their own. 

(NAN)