The Lagos State Government has launched a Free Limb Deformity Corrective Surgery Programme, aimed at providing life-changing surgeries and rehabilitation for 50 children with lower limb deformities.
This initiative seeks to ease the physical and emotional burden on affected children and their families, allowing them to function normally in society.
Launched in 2007, the programme has already helped over 6,000 children, particularly those with conditions such as bow legs and clubfoot, which hinder mobility.
The latest phase included screenings at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, with selected candidates receiving surgery at Gbagada General Hospital, along with physiotherapy, nutrition counselling, and mobility devices.
According to Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the 50 children selected for the surgery were chosen from 213 applicants.
He explained that the programme, which started as a medical assistance initiative, has grown into a comprehensive outreach effort that aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda. It also complements other free medical services provided by the state, such as eye and ear surgeries.
Dr. Tolulope Ajomale, the programme coordinator, highlighted the positive impact of the surgeries, noting that they offer hope and improve the quality of life for underserved communities. Gbagada General Hospital has played a crucial role in the success of the programme by providing surgical and rehabilitation support.
Families are encouraged to seek early medical intervention for limb deformities and take advantage of the state’s annual free corrective surgery initiative. The programme reflects Lagos State’s ongoing commitment to building a healthier, more inclusive society.
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