FastCare Medical Outreach Delivers Free Healthcare to Hundreds at UNILAG

Hundreds of students and staff at UNILAG received free health screenings, doctor consultations, malaria tests, medications, and wellness support through HealthStation's FastCare Medical Outreach initiative.

A huge number of students, academic staff, and campus residents benefited from free, high-quality healthcare services at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, during the recently-concluded FastCare Medical Outreach. The day-long health intervention was specifically designed to address immediate medical needs, ease the financial burden of healthcare, and promote proactive wellness within the busy university community.

The highly successful initiative was organised by FastCare, a flagship Virtual Doctor Consultations app powered by HealthStation, a leading health technology and medical services provider in Nigeria.

Through the outreach, HealthStation demonstrated its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, community development, and accessible healthcare by bringing vital medical services directly to the campus ecosystem.

From early in the morning, the venue was filled with eager students and staff members of the university looking to take advantage of the comprehensive services.

Attendees received top-tier medical attention entirely free of cost. The core of the outreach centered on crucial preventative care, featuring specialised blood pressure tests to screen for hypertension and rapid diagnostic malaria tests, a vital intervention given the high prevalence of malaria in the country.

Following their screenings, every participant sat down for a private, professional doctor’s consultation. Certified doctors reviewed the test results, answered pressing health questions, provided expert medical advice, and created personalized care plans for the attendees, including free malaria medication for those who tested positive to malaria parasite. A fully stocked on-site pharmacy safely dispensed essential prescribed medications to participants immediately following their consultations, ensuring that no patient left empty-handed or without a clear treatment path.

Speaking on the impact and vision behind the event, the CEO of HealthStation, Kelechi Uloh,  noted that the initiative was born out of a clear necessity. The rigorous academic environment of a top-tier institution like UNILAG often leaves both students and staff with very little time or financial leeway to prioritize their personal well-being. By positioning FastCare directly on campus, HealthStation aimed to break down the barriers of cost and distance, encouraging early detection of potentially serious health conditions and treating acute illnesses like malaria before they escalate. The FastCare App also enables follow-up consultations and emergency services.

“At HealthStation, we believe that premium health tracking and medical care should not be a luxury,” a company spokesperson stated during the event. “Through FastCare, we are combining medical expertise with community outreach to catch health risks early. Seeing hundreds of UNILAG community members leave here healthier and more informed proves that these interventions are deeply necessary.”

The event saw a massive turnout, drawing praise from the university’s leadership, student union representatives, and other campus medical bodies. Faculty leaders commended both FastCare and HealthStation for delivering a seamless, highly organised, and high-impact health programme that directly improved the immediate welfare of the UNILAG community without disrupting the academic calendar.

Beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude for the efficiency and empathy shown by the visiting medical team. Many students noted that the free malaria testing and medications saved them significant out-of-pocket expenses, while staff members appreciated the convenience of getting thorough blood pressure screenings and speaking with a doctor right outside their offices.

Following the overwhelming success and high engagement at UNILAG, HealthStation management plans to continue leveraging its FastCare product line to roll out similar community-focused health interventions across other major tertiary institutions and public sectors across Nigeria, driving a nationwide culture of preventive healthcare and eradication of self prescription.