2023 Sigma Health Outreach

As part of the activities of the Club for the 2023 Sigma year, we organized the SIGMA HEALTH OUTREACH. The health outreach was aimed at promoting good health practices among the student body. It provided an opportunity for students to get free medical checkups, health screenings, scaling and polishing and access to health education resources.

Our objectives for the Health Outreach event were clear. We aimed to offer scaling and polishing services to enhance oral hygiene; provide free HIV and syphilis screening to promote sexual health awareness; conduct mental health assistance and conduct vital signs checks to identify potential health concerns and offer guidance.

We worked alongside Unibadan Association of Dental Students. Their expertise in oral healthcare was instrumental in offering scaling and polishing services to our participants. They also offered trainings on healthy oral health hygiene. Another of our esteemed partners was ASIDO, an organization specializing in mental health support. Recognizing the importance of mental well-being, we aimed to provide holistic care to our participants, addressing both their physical and emotional needs.

Additionally, we partnered with iCARE, an organization focused on HIV screening and education. Their invaluable support enabled us to provide free and confidential HIV screening to all participants. The impact of the Health Outreach event cannot be understated. Over 300 students within the university community, benefited from the free services provided. The positive feedback and engagement we received from the community served as a testament to the importance of such initiatives in addressing the health needs of our student population.

We are inspired by the impact we have made and the lives we have touched through this Health Outreach. Moving forward, we will continue to dedicate ourselves to giving back to the community.