Lions Club International, District 404B4 Nigeria, has offered free screening and diabetes awareness exercises to Lagos residents at Isolo General Hospital
The District Governor for 404B4 Nigeria, Lions Club International District Governor for 404B4 Nigeria, Mr. Samson Abodunrin disclosed this on Sunday in Lagos.
Abodunrin said the event was part of the program scheduled for the three-day visit of the International President, Dr. Patti Hill.
He hinted that November is a month for diabetes awareness and for all lions to rise up to the challenges and threats of diabetes.
Abodunrin, who was represented Mr. Oyegunle Oladipo during the campaign, encouraged everyone to take care of their health and go for regular medical check-ups.
Also, the Chairperson for the Diabetes Awareness Campaign, Mrs. Rasheedat Usman, said over 150 people who were in attendance got screened at Isolo General Hospital.
“Lions members who turned up were also screened after an awareness walk from Apata Memorial High School, Ire-Akari, to Isolo General Hospital.
“Three people were reported to have been detected with high levels of diabetes and were immediately moved to the emergency room for further consultation,” she said.
The chairperson commended all the clubs and individuals who keyed into the program for their positive contributions.
The District 404B4 Marketing and Communication Chairperson, Mrs. Delphine Robin said that Lions Club International District 404B4 Nigeria was in partnership with the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO).
Robin said that the partnership would involve a three-day skills acquisition program that includes technologies used in the production of liquid soap, fruit juice, and smoked fish, which is one of the district governor’s core projects for the 2023–2024 Lions Service Year.
According to her, all participants will be given a starter pack as a means of empowerment from the district.
Robin said that the skills acquisition is scheduled to take place from November 28 to November 30.
