No fewer than 100 less-privileged children have benefitted from free malaria tests, medications, and food items donated by two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Emure Ile, Ondo State.
The NGOs, Charakids Foundation and Carelink Foundation, partnered to organize the free medical outreach on Sunday at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Emure–Ile, Owo Local Government Area.
At the event, Miss Blessing Chukwudi, Planning and Logistics Manager of Charakids Foundation, stated that the outreach aimed to support less-privileged children in the community.
“Charakids Foundation focuses on children between the ages of 1 and 12. We empower, care for, shelter, and provide various services to them.
But this particular initiative is to sensitize parents, especially mothers, on how to prevent malaria in their households and what to do if their children are infected.
As we all know, malaria remains a major killer disease, especially in Africa, and children are particularly vulnerable,” she explained.
She added that the children were tested for malaria free of charge, and medications and raw food items were also distributed freely.
Chukwudi called on corporate organizations and philanthropists to support and collaborate with the foundation to eradicate malaria among the less-privileged, emphasizing that government cannot do it alone.
Meanwhile, Comrade Ayodeji Odeyemi, representing Carelink Foundation, assured that the foundation would continue its efforts to care for children in society.
“We should all understand that every child deserves a smile. We need more support from individuals and organizations so that our children can live healthy lives,” he said.
One of the beneficiaries’ mothers, Mrs. Funke Abiodun, expressed gratitude, noting that all services and items provided by the foundation were free and without any hidden agenda.
“I am very happy because I was considering seeking medical help for my child before this intervention.
This gesture has brought relief because I can now save the money I would have spent on medical services for other needs.
I urge that this support continues and is backed by those who are financially able. It will help reduce child mortality,” she said.
