The Association of Mass Communication Students (AMACS), Westland University, Iwo, carried out a comprehensive health awareness outreach on March 5, 2026, as part of its commitment to community development and public health advocacy. The outreach initiative was designed to promote health education, provide basic medical support, and strengthen the relationship between the university and its host community.
The outreach activities were conducted at H.M.D Royal Academy and Toluwani Medical Centre, where students and lecturers from the Department of Mass Communication implemented a range of educational and welfare-based interventions targeted at both students and members of the community.
The outreach team consisted of 33 students and 2 lecturers from the department. The program was coordinated by Miss Esther Adejumo, while the Head of Department, Dr. Aluko, was also present to support and supervise the activities carried out during the outreach.
At H.M.D Royal Academy, the team organized an educational sensitization session for female students focusing on menstrual health and hygiene. The session addressed several important issues including the causes and management of menstrual cramps, the importance of maintaining proper menstrual hygiene, and the correct use and disposal of sanitary pads. The goal of the session was to improve awareness, reduce stigma surrounding menstruation, and encourage healthy hygiene practices among the students. To further support the initiative, the outreach team distributed sanitary pads and basic writing materials to the students.
The outreach team also visited Toluwani Medical Centre, where a series of health support activities were conducted for members of the surrounding community. During this phase of the program, over 200 individuals benefited from free blood sugar tests, which helped to promote awareness and early detection of possible health conditions such as diabetes.
In addition to the health screening, the team provided free medications to some beneficiaries. Pampers and basic medications for infants and children were also distributed to nursing mothers to support maternal and child health. As part of the welfare component of the outreach, food items were shared with patients, hospital staff, and individuals who were in need.
Furthermore, members of the outreach team engaged in environmental sanitation activities within the hospital premises, helping to clean parts of the hospital environment as a form of community service and support to the medical facility.
Overall, the outreach program provided a valuable platform for students of the Mass Communication Department to apply their communication skills in real-life community engagement, while also contributing meaningfully to health awareness, social welfare, and community development initiatives in Iwo. The program further demonstrated the department’s commitment to using communication as a tool for education, advocacy, and positive social impact.
