Oyo State Government Concludes 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission

Strategic Insights -

The Oyo State Government's Ministry of Health successfully concluded the final phase of the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission, a comprehensive healthcare program that catered to various categories of citizens. During the last stage of the program, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized the program's impact, stating that it has delivered life-changing care to thousands of residents, including government staff, pensioners, people with disabilities, and underserved communities. The free health mission traversed all 33 local government areas, dedicating additional days to specific categories, such as people with disabilities, retirees, and civil servants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission provided comprehensive healthcare services to various categories of citizens, including government staff, pensioners, people with disabilities, and underserved communities.
  • The program was conducted in all 33 local government areas of Oyo State and dedicated additional days to specific categories, such as people with disabilities, retirees, and civil servants.
  • Services offered under the program included medical consultations, minor surgical procedures, oral examinations, dental care, eye examinations, surgeries, physiotherapy services, breast and cervical cancer screening, chest X-rays, comprehensive laboratory investigations, and free drug dispensation.
  • Cases requiring follow-up treatment were referred appropriately or linked to the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) for continued care.
  • The program delivered significant economic relief to beneficiaries, who would otherwise struggle to afford basic and specialized care.
  • The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, attributed the program's success to the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde under the Omituntun 2.0 agenda.
  • Many civil servants who benefited from the outreach expressed deep appreciation to the government for prioritizing their health and wellbeing.

Statistics:

  • The program catered to thousands of residents across Oyo State.
  • Services were offered in all 33 local government areas.
  • The program dedicated additional days to specific categories, such as people with disabilities (3 days), retirees (1 day), and civil servants (1 day).
  • The services offered included medical consultations, minor surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repairs), oral examinations, dental care, eye examinations, surgeries, physiotherapy services, breast and cervical cancer screening, chest X-rays, comprehensive laboratory investigations, and free drug dispensation.

Sources:

  • "Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Health"
  • "Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi"