'Healthy people build strong city' - 2nd Orumogege Health Outreach holds Oct 26 to Nov 1

‘Healthy people build strong city’ – 2nd Orumogege Health Outreach holds Oct 26 to Nov 1

Yinka ADETUNJI

The second edition of the free medical outreach organised by the Health/Medical Committe of the 25 year-development plan of His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, Soun of Ogbomosoland, in conjunction with the Funmi Adewole Foundation, is slated to hold between October 26 and November 1, 2025.

This is according to a press release signed by Rev’d Peter Olaleye, the Special Assistant on Media and Community Relations to Oba Olaoye, and obtained by ogbomosoinsightonline.com.

The event it is stated would hold at the Ogbomoso Palace and is to feature free medical check-ups, health consultations, giving of essential medications, health education among others.

Hundreds of residents benefitted the first edition in 2025 and this year’s is planned to be bigger and more impactful.

“His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, invites the residents of Ogbomosoland to participate in the forthcoming free medical outreach programme slated to hold at the Ogbomoso Palace,” the release states.

“The programme, which is in line with the Oba’s 25-year Development Plan is packaged by the Health/Medical Committee of the Agenda in collaboration with the Adewole Foundation. The Kabiyesi is putting health at the heart of development recognising that healthy people make a strong city.

“The monarch is excited about the medical outreach and encourages all to avail themselves of the opportunity. Detecting future health problems that may lead to complications is always a better option, let’s particularly take advantage of the offer of free medical check-up. Those who suffer one ailment or the other are also encouraged to take advantage of the different offers. Date is October 26th to November 1st, 2025. Time is between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Venue is Soun Palace, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso.”

Top medical personnel, experts in different fields would be on ground to attend to the people. “Take charge of your health and well-being — don’t miss it. Let’s show up in large numbers and build a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous Ogbomoso,” it’s added.