Funmi Ogundare 

The Special Adviser to the Edo State Government on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sally Suleiman, has applauded the Dr. Paddy Iyamu Foundation for its growing impact on community health, describing its free medical interventions as a lifeline for vulnerable residents.

The foundation expanded its free medical intervention programme in Edo State with another 100 surgeries for residents suffering from fibroid, hernia and other urgent health conditions. 

The surgeries were carried out at Primedews Hospital in Amagba, and form part of the foundation’s growing healthcare outreach, which has also provided more than 1,000 free surgical procedures to vulnerable citizens across the state.

The special adviser described it as a lifeline for many households struggling to access essential healthcare.

She said the foundation’s work reflects the values of service, compassion and measurable impact, and reinforces state and global commitments to achieving universal health coverage under the SDGs.

According to her, several of the beneficiaries would have remained without help due to the high cost of medical procedures.

“The Dr. Paddy Iyamu Foundation continues to demonstrate what targeted, community-focused healthcare can achieve. These interventions are saving lives, restoring hope and strengthening the fabric of our communities,” she said.

Suleiman reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting programmes and partnerships that improve access to quality healthcare, adding that the success of the initiative shows what is possible when government, professionals and community actors work together.

“We will continue to back efforts that enhance the well-being of our people and deliver tangible improvements in their quality of life,” she said.

She also commended the medical teams who performed the surgeries for their expertise and dedication.

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