Running from September 30th to October 4th, 2024, the outreach has already made a significant impact, providing essential medical interventions to communities that lack access to quality healthcare.

Now on its second day, the outreach has seen a remarkable turnout, with residents from underserved communities receiving free consultations, medications, surgeries, and other specialised treatments.

Beneficiaries have expressed gratitude for the support and life-changing medical services they are receiving.

“We are encouraged by the overwhelming response and the number of people who have come out to access the services we are offering,” said Godman Akinlabi, founder and Board Chair of the Pistis Foundation. “We are committed to making every day count as we push forward to reach our goal of 5,000 beneficiaries. It’s a privilege to witness the positive transformation in the lives of those who would otherwise not have access to critical healthcare.”

The Ubomi Medical Outreach, now in its fifth year, has provided over 21,000 medical interventions and performed more than 700 surgeries since its inception. Each year, the outreach continues to expand its reach, thanks to the strategic support of partners and sponsors who share in the vision of equitable healthcare access for all.

The 2024 outreach is being conducted in partnership with Pro-Health International, a leading non-profit health organisation serving as the technical partner. A team of over 100 medical professionals is on the ground, delivering primary and tertiary healthcare services, including general consultations, eye care, dental services, laboratory tests, and complex surgical procedures—all at no cost to beneficiaries.

“Every person we treat here today represents more than a statistic; they represent a story of hope and transformation. This year, we are performing surgeries for fibroids, hernias, cataracts, and other conditions that would have been otherwise unaffordable for these communities,” said Dr. Iko Ibanga of Pro-Health International. “It’s an honour to be part of an initiative that is restoring health and hope to so many.”

In addition to Pro-Health International, the Ubomi 2024 outreach is supported by a diverse group of partners, including The Elevation Church, Gateway Church, HTS Clinics, Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service, MedPlus Pharmacy, Choice Dental, The Dover Hotel, Le Moriah Residences, MykeOseh Foundation, UNIPGC, Cash Drive, and Zenera Consulting, among many others.

These partnerships enable the outreach to deliver holistic healthcare services, ensuring that the lives of the beneficiaries are touched in a profound way.

The Pistis Foundation remains committed to breaking barriers to healthcare access in Nigeria. The organization encourages those in need to take advantage of the services available and invites more partners to join in supporting the initiative.

The fourth edition of her annual Ubomi Free Medical and Surgical Outreach, an initiative aiming to impact 5,000 economically challenged individuals in Nigeria from October 23rd to 27th, 2023, is one of many ways that this milestone will be celebrated.

Since its establishment in 2018, Pistis Foundation has served as a pillar of hope, providing essential interventions in the key focus areas of health, education and shelter. Ubomi provides primary medical and surgical care to individuals facing dire circumstances.

The first 3 editions recorded 13,020 medical interventions including over 500 transformative eye, dental and general surgeries. All these services were rendered at no cost to the beneficiaries.

Addressing the press conference that unveiled this year’s Ubomi initiative, Godman Akinlabi, the Founder and Board Chair of the Foundation, provided eye opening perspectives on the organisation’s trajectory and influence in the pursuit of its central mission: to extend assistance to communities and the underprivileged.

Pistis Foundation was established half a decade ago with the aim of providing empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged, both within and beyond underserved communities, knowing that anyone can fall into times of economic hardships.

“Recognising that robust health is instrumental in fostering meaningful societal change, our objective is to contribute to the betterment of national well-being. In doing so, we aspire to equip citizens to take an increasingly proactive role in the country’s growth and development.” Akinlabi mentioned.

Likewise, Mr. Leonard F. Thomas, the Executive Director of the Pistis Foundation, reflected on the Foundation’s significant milestones accumulated over the years and reiterated the commitment to do even better, stating, “In the past four years, we have effectively conducted over 13,000 health interventions, encompassing a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including eye care, dental surgeries, fibroid surgeries, and various other medical treatments. In addition, we cultivate enduring relationships with the beneficiaries of our outreach initiatives, aiding their transition from a state of vulnerability to one of self-sufficiency.”

Since 2018, Pistis Foundation has remained steadfast in its mission to transform the lives of thousands via education, adopting over 100 underserved children into its education program with a commitment to see them through from primary school to the completion of their university studies.

To guarantee the sustainability of all her programs, the Foundation has forged partnerships with several organisations within the various focus areas. For the Ubomi Outreach, Pro-Health International (PHI) is the technical partner and the Elevation Church is the principal partner.

Other partners who are contributing to the impact being made include Gateway Church, Hospital for Trauma and Surgeries, The Dover Hotel Lagos, State Blood Transfusion Service, MedPlus Pharmacy, Exclusive Uniforms & Corporate Designs, Nedcomoaks, Goldielux Catering, Pennek Group, Zenith Bank, and Zenera Consulting.

Dr. Femi Owagbemi, a representative of Pro-Health International reiterated their commitment to maintaining follow-up procedures that ensure the well-being of the beneficiaries of the medical intervention.

“Over the years, our organisation, with the aid of volunteers, has endeavoured to deliver high-quality healthcare both during and after the Ubomi outreach, offering a glimmer of hope to the less privileged. It has been an immense honour to collaborate on this noble endeavour with the Pistis Foundation for the past three years,” he stated.