The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation (JAF) embarked on its first medical outreach to two communities: Ubulu-Uku in Delta state and Uromi in Edo states.
The outreaches which were held between the 13th and 17th of September was in partnership with Zuri health. Over 2,000 community members benefited from essential healthcare services, including dental and eye care, laboratory tests, general consultations, and pharmacy services.
This outreach represents a significant step toward improving healthcare access for underserved communities in Nigeria.
Speaking on the success of the outreach, the co-founder, Dr Uche Agenmonmen has this to say: โWe are reaching those in our society who donโt have access to quality healthcare. At these medical outreaches, we are focusing on eye care to ensure that people enjoy good vision throughout their lifetime. Itโs one of the key measures we are taking to prevent blindness in these communities.โ
The Julius Agenmonmen Foundation (JAF), a non-profit organization co-founded by Julius Agenmonmen and his spouse, Dr. Uche Agenmonmen, is dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved communities across Nigeria.
The foundationโs long-term commitment to healthcare began with a pledge Julius Agenmonmen made during his 60th birthday celebration. This pledge was fulfilled with the donation of state-of-the-art eye diagnostic equipment to St. Camillus Hospital in Uromi, Edo State, in April 2023. The hospital holds personal significance for him, as it was where he was, marking a full-circle moment in his journey of giving back to his community. By December 2023, over 1,000 patients had received treatment, significantly enhancing access to eye care for the Esan community and surrounding areas.
The medical outreach represents a milestone in JAFโs ongoing mission to expand access to quality healthcare for those in need. According to the co-founder, Julius Agenmonmen; โLast year, my wife and I established the Julius Agenmonmen Foundation as a way of giving back. Having faced my health challenges, I was fortunate enough to have the resources to take care of them. We wanted to express our gratitude to God, and we felt the best way to do that was by helping the underserved and less privileged in our society.โ
JAF remains committed to expanding its reach, ensuring that more people in need can benefit from accessible, high-quality healthcare.