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Access Bank Plc, as part of its Employee Volunteering Program and commitment to making a positive impact in local communities, has recently partnered with five primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to enhance access to quality healthcare for residents.
Prior to launching the initiative, Access Bank stated that it conducted a thorough assessment of the five PHCs and engaged in dialogue with them to identify significant gaps in medical supplies and equipment, which were key components for providing efficient healthcare services.
The findings from these assessments and interactions revealed significant shortages in vital medical supplies and equipment.
To address these pressing needs, the employees provided essential medical equipment, conducted wellness symposiums, and delivered financial literacy education to medical personnel.
As part of the initiative, the wellness symposium aimed at enhancing healthcare practices in the community while providing valuable information on preventive care and holistic health approaches.
Additionally, the financial literacy sessions empowered the healthcare workers with practical techniques to better manage resources.
Commenting on the drive behind the initiative, Oluseyi Adenmosun, the group head, digital and centralised operations group at Access Bank Plc,who was represented by his deputy, Lynda Ifeanyi-Anyanwu, expressed the bank’s dedication to community welfare.
“At Access, we believe in building stronger communities through initiatives that go beyond the scope of the traditional banking activities we are widely known for leveraging the collective strength of our employees through mediums like the employee volunteering programme, we can touch lives and directly impact critical areas like healthcare.
“By equipping these primary healthcare centres and educating the staff on financial management, we hope to not only improve immediate healthcare delivery but also empower these communities for the long term,” he stated.
Oyebanji Elegushi, the medical officer of health, Eti-Osa East LCDA, expressed gratitude on behalf of the community.
“This partnership with Access Bank is a welcome relief for our healthcare facilities. The new medical equipment and the knowledge shared by Access Bank staff will make a lasting difference.
“We are now better equipped to treat more patients and promote healthier lifestyles within our
Communities,” Elegushi said.
Also present at the event were representatives of the Lagos State Government and the Health Commission in the persons of Mosurat Adeleke, permanent secretary District 3; Adenike Oguntuase, director, medical sciences District 3; and John Campus Ogundare; the executive chairman, Eti-Osa East LCDA.
