Member of Parliament for Juaboso and Chairman of the Parliamentary Choose Committee on Well being, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has organised a free medical screening for 10,000 residents in his constituency.
The annual initiative, which commenced on June 26 to June 29 contains screening for hypertension, diabetes, and others
It additionally contains free consultations, medication, and referrals for additional medical checks the place vital.
Chatting with Adom Information’ Augustine Boah, the lawmaker mentioned accessible healthcare is essential for all, noting that many individuals in rural areas typically face challenges in accessing high quality medical companies.
“Healthcare is a basic proper, and it’s our obligation to make sure that each constituent has entry to the mandatory medical companies to steer wholesome lives,” he acknowledged.
Medical professionals from varied fields have volunteered their companies for this community-wide effort to enhance well being outcomes within the constituency.
The screenings are being performed at a number of areas akin to Benchema, Agyemadiem, Proso, Bonsu Nkwanta, and Boinzan amongst others within the constituency to maximise attain and accessibility to healthcare.
Not solely the well being screening, the MP can be set to supply free eye screening for the residents as nicely which is slated for July 2 to July 5 this yr.
The attention screening would come with the availability of eye lenses, medicines, and surgical companies free for the constituents.
The beneficiaries of the well being screenings expressed their gratitude for the initiative given the price of healthcare and within the nation.
In the meantime, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has pledged to proceed advocating for improved healthcare infrastructure and companies in Juaboso and past as he has began developing varied amenities to supply accessibility to healthcare for the folks.