The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ekiti State Chapter, has extended financial assistance to indigent patients receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, to help ease the burden of medical expenses.
The gesture, which was part of activities marking the association’s Fourth Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting held on October 27, 2026, was aimed at providing relief for patients who might struggle to pay for their treatment.
The outgoing President of MWAN-Ekiti, Dr Bolade Dele-Ojo, said the intervention reflected the association’s commitment to compassionate healthcare delivery and its motto, “Healing with the Love of a Mother”.
She appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, particularly indigenes of Ekiti State, to support indigent patients and other vulnerable members of society.
Dele-Ojo said collective efforts were needed to ensure that financial difficulties did not prevent people from accessing necessary medical care.
The Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, commended the association for the gesture, describing its support as a welcome intervention for patients receiving treatment at the hospital.
The initiative received support from prominent individuals, including the Ekiti State Head of Service, Dr Folake Olomojobi; Prof. Christiana Fadamiro; Dr Adefunke Babatola; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr Ukeh Famewo.
At the event, MWAN-Ekiti also honoured the wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, with the Outstanding Champion of Women’s and Children’s Health Award in recognition of her contributions to their welfare.
The association said its commitment to community health extended beyond financial assistance to include medical outreaches, blood pressure screening, cardiovascular risk assessments, health education, school mentorship, menstrual hygiene and oral health campaigns.
It said the initiatives were designed to improve access to healthcare, promote disease prevention and provide support for vulnerable members of society.
