CHARITY CDS GROUP OGBOMOSO NORTH TACKLES HEALTH DISPARITIES WITH FREE TESTING INITIATIVE
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Ogbomoso, Nigeria – In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Charity CDS Group Ogbomoso North has successfully implemented a comprehensive free health screening project, offering genotype, blood group, and hepatitis B testing to 1,000 individuals in Ogbomoso North Local Government.
The initiative, aimed at promoting health awareness, education, and early detection of potential health risks among community members, addressed the burden of genetic and infectious diseases in Nigerian communities.
Over three days, 482 participants underwent testing at two locations: Soun Stadium (September 13-14) and Ogbomoso North LCDA Town Hall, Oja’gbo (September 15). A subsequent health summit featured expert discussions on hepatitis B, genotype, and blood group, led by renowned medical professionals, including Mr. Oladipo Tunde Sunday, Olugbodi David Babatunde, and Dr. Ajagbe Paul Ajagbe.
The project yielded significant outcomes, with 482 individuals receiving free testing, exceeding initial expectations. Some participants tested positive for hepatitis B and are receiving care, while certificates were issued to corps members and supporters for participation and appreciation.
Charity CDS Group Ogbomoso North collaborated with Genesis Laboratory, medical CDS, religious leaders, and expert speakers to ensure the project’s success. The organization expressed gratitude to the Local Government Inspector (LGI) Ogbomoso North Local Government, the Executive Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government, and all partners for their invaluable support.
To sustain and expand this initiative, the organization recommends continuing testing and health education programs, expanding health screenings and services, and strengthening partnerships with healthcare providers and community leaders.
Oluwafemi Ajayi Fm Castro President, NYSC Charity CDS Ogbomoso North LG said, “I considered this program upon discovering that Nigeria has 2- 3% sickle cell carrier rate and HepatitisB has 10 to 15% carrier rate.
We aimed at helping 1000 people in Ogbomoso make informed marriage decisions, prevent unnecessary suffering and death from sickle cell crises, and enhance genetic counselling. The motivation for the free blood group testing was to help people make informed decisions for pregnancy and childbirth, knowledge of blood group for emergency situations that has caused unnecessary death of millions, and ensures safe blood transfusions . And hepatitis B, we aimed at preventing liver damage and cancer,enabling early treatment and vaccination, and reducing mother-to-child transmission. At the end of the event, 482 people benefited, and we are confident that Ogbomoso will experience better quality of life for individuals and families and foster socio-economic development.”
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