By Mohammed Taoheed
In fulfilment of her pledge to mobilise support for hospitals in providing care for patients, and particularly those suffering from cancer cases, the veteran broadcaster, Bimbo Oloyede, has donated assistive devices to two tertiary health facilities in Lagos state.
Through her foundation, Lifeline Advocacy & Development Initiative (LADI), Mrs Oloyede handed over to the authorities of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, items worth millions of naira.
In a statement issued by the organisation, a copy of which was made available to DevReporting, and signed by Mrs Oloyede, the items distributed include wheelchairs, three-seater iron chairs, footstools, inspirational frames/decor and drip stands, among others.
They were presented to the oncology centres in the hospitals.
Donation
Mrs Oloyede reiterated her conviction on the donations, saying healthcare should be available to all those who may be in need, irrespective of their social status or other conditions.
She said: “All the donated items will serve all and sundry, irrespective of nationality, gender, financial status, health indices, or social status. Every single soul will be able to access it whenever donations are made.”
The statement added that in LUTH, the Chief Clinical Coordinator at the cancer centre, Muhammad Habeebu, a professor, and his team received the items on behalf of the hospital.
At LASUTH, the Director of Clinical Services and Training, who doubles as the Chairman of the hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) Adebowale Odekoya, a professor, led other principal officers of the hospital to receive the items on behalf of the hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Adetokunbo Fabamwo, a professor.
More donations to come
The statement added that the foundation is also currently making moves to acquire further devices, noting that a hospital has specifically requested a Biobase Biosafety Cabinet (Class II, 1100), stretchers, and a medical dune buggy.
The hospital reportedly suggested that while the equipment donated will enhance the quality of patient treatment responses, the Biobase Biosafety cabinet (Class II, 1100) will ensure the proper mixing of patients’ drugs. “It is a safety hood for cancer drugs.”
About LADI
LADI was established by Mrs Oloyede to support healthcare needs in the country, especially on health challenges related to cancer.
It was launched in 2024 in commemoration of her 70th birthday, an effort in honour of some of her family members and friends who suffered from the dangerous disease.
