28/05/2025
*Ebute Metta General Hospital Celebrates Children's Day 2025 with Free Healthcare and Fun.*
Ebute Metta General Hospital marked Children's Day 2025 by providing free health care services such as eye, dental, basic laboratory investigations, and general health check-ups to over 150 children in the community.
The event saw Dr. (Mrs.) Moyo Adejumo, a Commission Member of the Health Service Commission, presides as Chairman of the occasion. She emphasized the importance of children obeying their parents while unequivocally stating that child rights are human rights and are non-negotiable.
Dr. Adejumo also urged children to report all forms of bullying and abuse to their parents or guardians, aligning with this year’s Children's Day theme: "Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation." She highlighted the proactive measures taken by the Lagos State Government, a recognized pace-setter, which has developed the Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme.
This comprehensive policy outlines management systems to create and maintain a safe environment for all children in Lagos State and clearly articulates procedures for handling disclosures of abuse.
Dr. Adejumo affirmed that Lagos State has fostered a culture where every child feels safe, respected, and heard in both physical and digital spaces.
Dr. Folakemi Irewole-Ojo, Medical Director of Ebute Metta General Hospital, extended a warm welcome to all participating schools, assuring the children of an enjoyable day.
Dr. Temitayo Ishola, LOC Chairman and the Head of Paediatrics Department, appreciated the Medical Directot for the opportunity given to host the event. She urged the children to enjoy themselves as the program is to celebrate them.
Notable attendees also included representative of the pastor in charge of Throne of Grace Sanctuary, RCCG, Deacon Assa Olushola Gabriel and the Chief Imam, Ansar-ud-deen Society, Alhaji Salamon Ibrahim.
Ajayi Gbemisola Emmanuella
PAO
Ebute Metta General Hospital
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