On this basis, AlphaCares Health Foundation decided to donate items that will make life easier for the inhabitants of Okobaba Destitute Home to assure the beggars that their health also matters, and the foundation cares about their wellbeing.
In conclusion, humans' physical, mental, and emotional health can be greatly affected if they are denied of the basic amenities that are essentials to their existence.
The project director of the Foundation, Dr. Hamzat said "the inspiration to carry out the event is based on pure feelings to reach out to the indigents in the society". He appreciated the generous donors for their cash and kind donations.
The aforementioned items were gladly accepted and appreciated by the destitutes. They bitterly complained about how it has been quite difficult for them to survive in the country's current harsh economic condition.
laundry soaps, clothes, shoes, caps, among other items to the less privileged in Okobaba. The walking aids were also promised to be delivered to the cripples before the end of the week.
In a way of redefining hope for the common people, as well as giving back to the society, AlphaCares Health Foundation donated bags of rice, garri, beans, packs of noodles, sachet tomatoes, groundnut oil, cocopops, mackerels, sardines, rice-kripsy,
The Street Feeding Project which was organized by The AlphaCares Health Foundation took place on 21st of August 2022 at Okobaba Destitute Home, popularly known as Beggars Colony in Lagos State.
Professor Adekoya was available to receive the items on behalf of the management and Dr Akinola was there in his capacity as the Chief Resident of the department to witness the donation.
Brand new examination couch to the triage of the department, and we converted 5 phototherapy machines from the conventional systems to LED systems. Also, we donated WELFARE PACKS to the patient through the hospital management.
The Foundation donated: Paediatrics sphygmomanometer, AMBU bags for resuscitation, Resuscitator masks, Packs of disposable gloves, Sanitizer, Infrared thermometers,...
Because of the COVID-19 restriction, we were unable to meet with the patients.
The visitation was graced by the Director of Clinical Training and Services, Prof Adekoya and the Chief Resident of Paediatrics department, Dr Deji Akinola.
Saturday, 31st of July, 2021 marked the second year anniversary of THE ALPHA CARES HEALTH FOUNDATION.
We were in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja to celebrate.
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