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Amidst the shouting of prices and the movement of goods, a different kind of transaction took place at the Ajegunle Market in Atiba this Saturday.
The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) turned the marketplace into a temporary hospital, launching an integrated health outreach designed to bring critical screenings for *HIV, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (TB)* directly to the people.
The initiative is part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s broader strategy to “de-center” healthcare, moving it away from the sterile, often intimidating hospital environment and into the heart of the community where people live and work.
Bridging the Access Gap
For many traders, leaving their stalls for a day to visit a clinic means losing essential income. Dr. Wale Falana, the Coordinating Director of OYSACA, explained that this outreach removes that barrier.
“The outreach is about bringing services closer to those who may have limited access to conventional facilities,” he noted.
The program isn’t just about testing; it’s about a complete cycle of care. Those who screened positive for malaria were given immediate medication, while individuals who tested positive for HIV were promptly linked to specialized treatment centers.
Dr. Falana emphasized that the HIV response is a “triple-stakeholder” effort involving the government, health workers, and most importantly, the citizens themselves.
A Timely Intervention
The local leadership, including the Babaloja and Iyaloja (market leaders), lauded the move as a lifeline for vulnerable residents who struggle with the financial weight of medical bills.
By normalizing testing in a public space like Ajegunle Market, the state is also working to reduce the stigma associated with HIV and TB, encouraging a culture where regular health checkups are as routine as the morning trade.
