The Nigerian Air Force, Special Operations Command has strengthened efforts to tackle cancer, as it commenced screening and medical outreach for over 2,250 residents of Osun State.
State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola inaugurated the programme tagged “Cancer Awareness Day Lectures/Screening and Medical Outreach” slated for two days at Halleluyah Hall in Ipetu Ijesha.
Oyetola who was represented by the Health Commissioner, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu said, the cancer screening for the residents of the community was a laudable one, noting that Nigerian Air Force is also being noticed through various humanitarian aid operations in all the regions of the country. “Therefore I must say that the Cancer Screening and Medical Outreach is evidence of remarkable strides that the Service continues to make in touching the hearts and minds of their host communities around the country”
The Air Officer Commanding, special operations command, Air Vice Marshal Charles Ohwo urged adult males and females of 40 years and above in the state to avail themselves this unique opportunity of Cancer screening. Over 2,250 will benefit from medical outreach.
He said: “Over 250 adult members of the community will benefit from the cancer screening and 2000 members of the community will benefit from this outreach, which was designed primarily to reach out to the people who might not be able to afford quality medical care.”
