Nearly 300 residents of Kete community in the Krachi West Municipality and its environs in the Oti Region have benefited from a free health screening by the Kete Muslims Youth Association with support from the Muslim Health Workers Association of Ghana.
The exercise was part of the Association’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to give back to society.
Residents were screened for diabetes, eye problems, malaria, blood pressure, hepatitis B and C, cervical cancer, and HIV.
Beneficiaries received free medication, while those identified with complications were referred to appropriate health facilities for further diagnosis and care.
Hisham Osman, Head of the medical team of the Kete Muslims Youth Association said about 300 people were screened.
Among them, some were hypertensive, diabetic, and others tested positive for malaria or had eye allergies.
However, the majority were deemed generally healthy. Those with symptoms were given medications and medical advice to prevent their conditions from worsening.
Hisham Osman commended the Kete Muslims Youth Association for this timely intervention, which addressed the health needs of its members and the larger community.
The Executive Coordinator, Umar Sualihu, explained that, the exercise was in line with the Association’s commitment to supporting their community.
The Branch Chairman of the Kete branch, Alhaji Umar Baba Labaran, added, “This is not going to be the last time; it will be replicated every quarter to provide healthcare to the community members.”
He noted that, many residents find it difficult to visit hospitals because they cannot leave their businesses, making such community health initiatives very impactful.
The social responsibility activity, fully funded by the Association, had participants screened for eye ailments, blood pressure, hepatitis B and C, diabetes, malaria, and more.
Adom News’ Obrempongba Owusu interviewed some beneficiaries, most of whom were residents of Kete.
They expressed joy and appreciation for the association’s intervention, noting that they rarely have time for medical check-ups due to their busy schedules.
A resident, Ayisha Sulemana, mentioned that she and her colleagues benefited from the screening exercise, receiving medications and health advice in the comfort of their community.
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