Insurance firm emPLE expands social impact with women’s health initiative

Nigeria’s growing focus on preventive healthcare is drawing increased participation from the private sector, as emPLE General Insurance Limited expands its social impact strategy through a women-focused health initiative designed to improve early detection of major diseases and broaden access to essential screenings in Lagos.

The initiative, launched in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health and Bastion Health, will provide free cervical and breast cancer screenings, routine health checks and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for girls aged 9–14, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2026.

The programme, organised under emPLE’s emPOWERHer campaign, is aimed at strengthening community awareness around early detection, while removing cost barriers that often prevent women and families from accessing timely preventive healthcare services.

Taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at emPLE’s headquarters on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, the initiative brings together public and private-sector partners to offer free screenings, vaccinations, and wellness activities in a unified call to action for proactive women’s health.

Under the collaboration, LSMOH will lead specialised medical interventions, including cervical and breast cancer screenings as well as free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for girls aged 9–14. Bastion Health will coordinate routine health checks, such as hypertension screening, blood sugar tests, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments.

Commenting on the initiative, Olalekan Oyinlade, managing director/CEO of emPLE General Insurance Limited, said, “International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder that protecting women’s wellbeing requires practical action. Through emPOWERHer and our partners in Lagos State and Bastion Health, we are helping remove barriers to early detection and prevention by bringing essential services closer to the community.

Also commenting, Jolaolu Fakoya, acting managing director/CEO of emPLE Life Assurance Limited, stated that “When women have access to timely screening, routine checks, and credible health information, outcomes improve for families and for the next generations. emPOWERHer reflects our commitment to empowering Nigerians, especially our women, to take proactive steps toward protecting their health.”

The event is also supported by Sosa Fruit Drinks, which will provide its refreshing fruit drinks to participants.

Activities for the day include an awareness walk, cardio and fitness session, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, hypertension checks, blood sugar level tests, BMI assessments, and free HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14.