The Telecel Ghana Foundation has provided free health screening to residents of Abura in the Central Region as part of this year's Fetu Afahye celebrations.
The outreach, delivered under the Foundation's Connected Health pillar in partnership with healthcare professionals from the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital and the Divine Mother and Child Foundation, offered a range of medical screenings including malaria, hepatitis B, typhoid, HIV and blood glucose, among others.
The initiative forms part of the Foundation's commitment to promoting preventive healthcare in communities.
The Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications Manager at Telecel Ghana, Mrs Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, said the Foundation remains committed to using community events such as Fetu Afahye to improve healthcare delivery. She said Fetu Afahye is a celebration of community, culture and togetherness, bringing people from far and near. She noted that with the rise in non-communicable diseases, the goal of the Telecel Foundation is to screen and educate as many community members as possible. She added that the Foundation was proud to support the people of Abura with free medical screening for early detection and healthier lives.
A Medical Officer at the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital, Dr Bernard Bedu Boamah, commended the Foundation for the initiative. He said the hospital was pleased with the overwhelming response from the people of Abura and expressed gratitude to the Telecel Foundation for giving residents the opportunity to access free healthcare services and encouraging them to prioritise their health.
A twenty-year-old beneficiary, Mr Godwin Ampofoh, expressed his appreciation to the medical team and the Foundation for the initiative. He said that because of his busy schedule and financial challenges, he could not always access healthcare, which was why he was very grateful to be part of the exercise. He thanked Telecel for bringing the initiative to Abura.
The HealthFest initiative forms part of the Telecel Foundation's Connected Health pillar, which focuses on improving access to quality healthcare and promoting preventive health practices across Ghana. By bringing free medical services directly into communities, the Foundation continues to help remove barriers to healthcare while supporting the building of healthier, more resilient communities.