The quarterly initiative, held at the Ringway branch in Accra, provided essential health consultations and free medication to support the retirees’ well-being.

First Lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama launched the initiative following a pledge she made during a church event in September 2024. The screening featured specialists including urologists, gynecologists, dietitians, opticians, and general practitioners.

Participants received laboratory tests covering key health indicators such as blood sugar levels, Hepatitis B, prostate health, and certain cancers. They were also given prescribed medications.

Speaking to attendees, Mrs. Mahama said the third edition builds on the successes of the first and second screenings held in November 2024 and March 2025. She urged retirees to take full advantage of the services and to follow their prescribed medications faithfully.

She said the initiative was part of the Lordina Foundation’s effort to support individuals who have dedicated their lives to service.

She also informed beneficiaries about the upcoming Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as “Mahama Cares,” and encouraged those with chronic non-communicable diseases to register when it becomes operational.

She explained that the fund is designed to cater to health needs not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme and will offer preventive care at the community level.

Reverend Dr. Harry Insaidoo, President of the Assemblies of God Retired Ministers and Spouses Association, expressed gratitude.

“To us, it was one of the biggest and the most exciting moments for us, as every three months, the doctors will thoroughly examine you, and thereafter, they will give you medication,” he said. “Not only that, they will also offer pieces of advice on how to live a good and healthy life.”

He thanked both Mrs. Mahama and President John Mahama, who are members of the church, describing the intervention as enormous.

Mrs. Mahama also commended the dedicated medical team for their hard work and appreciated the leadership of the Assemblies of God Church, particularly Reverend Benjamin Teye Tettey, Head Pastor of the Ringway Gospel Centre, for graciously providing the venue for the quarterly clinics.

The programme, financed by the former First Lady through the Lordina Foundation, fulfils a September 14th pledge to organise a quarterly exercise for retired pastors of the church and their wives.

Services provided include laboratory tests for blood sugar levels, Hepatitis B, and prostate health. There were also medical consultations with urologists, gynaecologists, dietitians, opticians, and general practitioners.

The foundation provided free medications to those who were required to purchase drugs. Rev. Kwame Sarpong Boateng, a board member of the Lordina Foundation, said the initiative aims to alleviate concerns about the medical welfare of retired ministers and their spouses.

He highlighted some of the Foundation’s charitable initiatives, including regular support and donations to orphanages, widows, and the elderly, construction of maternity and children’s wards in three regions, provision of medical supplies to health facilities, assistance to artisans and other impactful social projects.

Rev. Sarpong Boateng commended Mrs Mahama for her thoughtfulness and innovative approach to addressing social challenges.

Dr. Padiki Derban, leader of the medical team, applauded the initiative, noting that some members of the Association may not be able to afford certain medications due to their high prices, making the initiative a timely and beneficial intervention.

Reverend Professor Kwesi Krereko, the immediate past president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, a beneficiary of the programme, said it provides a vital lifeline for retired ministers and their spouses. He believes that the programme will enhance healthcare for the members and extend their lives after active service in the ministry.

The association’s president, Reverend Dr Harry Insaidoo, was amazed at the thoroughness of the screening, adding that he did not anticipate such a detailed and comprehensive service.

“This kind of screening would cost a fortune if we had sought care at a medical facility. The prices for some of the medications provided for free at this event are very high. Receiving all these treatments and medications at no cost is incredibly heartwarming. It is a delight to see one of our own supporting the retired servants of the gospel,” he stated.

Reverend Dr Insaidoo explained that many members who are on pension struggle to afford their medications because of their high costs, making the Lordina Foundation initiative particularly divine.

Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, who interacted with the medical team and the beneficiaries, expressed her excitement about the turnout and hoped that future events would be even more successful.

She advised that they should not wait until they fall sick before seeking medical screening, as doing so could negatively impact their well-being. She emphasized the importance of making health checks a regular practice.

Speaking at a Women’s Leadership Development Course organized by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa stressed that good health is a cornerstone for sustained energy, focus, and resilience in both professional and personal lives.

“Don’t fall sick before going for health screening,” she advised, while also highlighting the importance of making mindful dietary choices.

The two-week event, which concludes on November 15, 2024, has brought together leaders from security services and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

The course aims to equip women leaders with essential skills and knowledge to navigate challenges in their sectors effectively. Participants engage in interactive sessions and workshops designed to foster collaboration and innovative thinking among emerging leaders.

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre has been pivotal in promoting gender equality in leadership roles within peace and security sectors across West Africa. By investing in women’s leadership development, the centre seeks to enhance regional stability and security.

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The church is gradually moving from the old ways of winning souls through crusading and evangelism to a more diversified approach .

As part of a new soul winning strategy, Ascension Trust UK has partnered with The Apostolic Church Ghana (TAC-GH) is set to offer a free health screening for about 8000 people in Accra.

Over 3,000 kayayei have so far benefitted from the  medical examination alongside a gospel outreach.

The exercise took place on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at Ashaley Botwe School park.

It was an all inclusive free health screening during which the patrons also benefited from a free NHIS registration.

The team will continue to Fadama and Dodowa this week with the free health screening.

The Vice Chair of Ascension Trust UK, Chi- Chi Eckhator said the patrons were screened for skin infections, diabetes, hypertension among others.

In an interview with Adom News, Pastor William Eni- Agyei , Programmes Coordinator at TAC-GH, said that the target is to screen about 8,000 people and share the gospel of Jesus Christ with over 10,000 people.

The exercise was organised in collaboration with the Tiens Group International and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.

The initiative which was extended to residents in the Korley Klottey Municipality was to improve healthcare quality and ensure that NSS personnel maintain good health.

In an interview with Adom News, the President of the Korley Klottey NASPA, Oppong Ababio Ezekiel urged service personnel nationwide to prioritise their health.

“This initiative is not just about offering a free service; it is about creating awareness and encouraging everyone to prioritize their well-being.

“By collaborating with organizations like Tiens Group International and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, we are providing our personnel with the resources they need to stay healthy. A healthy personnel is a productive one, and it is essential for both personal growth and contributing effectively to our communities. We are dedicated to supporting our personnel in every way possible. Health is the foundation of a successful career and a fulfilling life. Let us all take this opportunity to make our health a priority,” he admonished.

The Municipal Chief Executive of the Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly, Nii Adjei Tawiah, commended the NASPA executives for their efforts and assured the assembly’s commitment to supporting them.

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This initiative is aimed at addressing the pressing health issues in the community.

The eye care program, which included comprehensive eye screenings and subsequent surgeries for those in need, was spearheaded by a team of specialized ophthalmologists and medical volunteers.

The initiative targeted a wide range of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, and other vision impairments, provided essential treatment to individuals who might otherwise lack access to such critical care.

Speaking at the event, Mr Akandoh emphasized the importance of good vision to overall quality of life and productivity.

He indicated that, access to proper eye care is a basic necessity that should be available to everyone.

By providing these services, he hopes to improve the health and well-being of constituents to enable them to lead more fulfilling lives.

The beneficiaries of this initiative expressed profound gratitude, sharing personal stories of how the eye care program has positively impacted their lives.

Many highlighted the newfound clarity and comfort they experienced post-surgery, which they described as life-changing.

The annual initiative, which commenced on June 26 to June 29 includes screening for hypertension, diabetes, and others

It also includes free consultations, medicine, and referrals for further medical checks where necessary.

Speaking to Adom News’ Augustine Boah, the lawmaker said accessible healthcare is important for all, noting that many people in rural areas often face challenges in accessing quality medical services.

“Healthcare is a fundamental right, and it is our duty to ensure that every constituent has access to the necessary medical services to lead healthy lives,” he stated.

Medical professionals from various fields have volunteered their services for this community-wide effort to improve health outcomes in the constituency.

The screenings are being conducted at multiple locations such as Benchema, Agyemadiem, Proso, Bonsu Nkwanta, and Boinzan among others in the constituency to maximize reach and accessibility to healthcare.

Not only the health screening, the MP is also set to provide free eye screening for the residents as well which is slated for July 2 to July 5 this year.

The eye screening would include the provision of eye lenses, medicines, and surgical services free for the constituents.

The beneficiaries of the health screenings expressed their gratitude for the initiative  given the cost of healthcare and in the country.

Meanwhile, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has pledged to continue advocating for improved healthcare infrastructure and services in Juaboso and beyond as he has started constructing various facilities to provide accessibility to healthcare for the people.

The day, climaxing the celebration of the National Chocolate Week, afforded the farmers the chance to be freely screened to know their health conditions in a collaborative exercise between Cocobod and the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) hospital in Sunyani.

The Administrator of Cocoabod in the region, Michael P.K. Asumanu, explained that the exercise is aimed at identifying diseases that affect cocoa farmers in cocoa-growing areas.

“We want to also drum home the need for everybody to consume cocoa products considering the enormous health benefits”, he said, and added that such a move ultimately benefits the farmer more.

Most of these farmers hardly visit the hospital to know their health conditions, mostly hidden, let alone seek treatment, a situation that affects their work as key stakeholders in the cocoa economy, hence the need to bring healthcare to their doorsteps.

They were screened for high blood pressure, sugar levels and body weight. There was also eye screening, all in a bid to ensure that their health conditions that are usually hidden do not escalate and put them at greater risk.

A nutritionist at the SDA hospital, Kwame Adu Twum, said beyond prescribing medications for the farmers, they also refer people whose cases warrant further attention to the hospital for further assessment and treatment.

“The good thing is, I am seeing elderly farmers above 40 years taking part in the screening, unlike the youth who are also entering the hypertensive and diabetic bracket.”

Mr Twum advised the people to see regular screening as an important way of safeguarding their health.

“I advise them to go for regular checkups, especially blood pressure which is free at the healthcare centres, to improve their health”.

The Cocobod Administrator, Mr Asumanu, revealed that they are in the process of fine-tuning the provision of medications for the farmers in future screening plans, as was done during last year’s exercise in Kumasi.

“The government has recently launched the cocoa farmer’s pension scheme as part of efforts to comprehensively care for cocoa farmers beyond producing cocoa”, he noted.

He said they would explore means to provide medications for a farmer identified as a diabetic patient.

A 59-year-old cocoa farmer at Korasua No1, Kwabena Nyarko, lamented the challenge of financing the prescribed drugs for his eyesight difficulties.

“If I don’t get a loan from anywhere, I can’t buy the drugs since I can’t afford it”, he said.

He appealed to the government to provide drugs for them in future screenings to mitigate the sufferings of the farmers.

“Without us being in good health, we can’t continue to produce the raw cocoa beans”, he stressed.

The Bono Regional Cocobod Extension Officer, Stephen Antwi Asamoah, recounted the worrying sentiments of some farmers over their inability to afford the outcome of their work, such as chocolate.

“Now that we can’t provide them chocolates, we are serving them with cocoa drinks with the hope of liaising with management to at least get the farmers chocolates on Valentine’s Day”, he said.

The climax of the Chocolate Week celebration also saw the exhibition of cocoa products, the outdooring of a cocoa shop to sell cocoa products any day at the cocoa house, and a quiz competition among some senior high schools in Sunyani.

The constituents have described this effort as a remarkable demonstration of commitment to community health care.

The parliamentary candidate’s efforts are in line with his belief in efficient and accessible healthcare for his people and the belief that the eye is the door to the mind and the body.

A total of over 1000 individuals benefited from the comprehensive eye and health screening exercise and were given free medications.

Mr. EDEM KOFI KPOTOSU speaking in an interview with Adom News correspondent, Odehyeba Owusu Job said healthcare is one of his major priorities and will not wait until he is elected into office in 2025 before attending to his constituents.

Some of the beneficiaries who were diagnosed with various health issues such as BP, among other health-related issues were given free medication.

They thanked the MP for the kind gesture and pledged their full support ahead of the December elections.

The screening exercise was dubbed: Start Your Year Right; Know Your Health Status.

Founder and President of the Foundation, Irene Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, says the exercise was part of the 5th Anniversary of her installation.

Many inmates in the prisons were diagnosed of ailments during the screening and provide medical treatment.

Over the past five years, the foundation has positively impacted the lives of poor people across the country.

She revealed that the Foundation in the near future will target various communities to empower the youth.

Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, called on government to refurbish the prison facility to serve its purpose.

“There’s a need for government to upgrade the prison facility to meet its purpose and provide adequate healthcare to all inmates,” he asserted.

The exercise, in collaboration with Altmed Clinic, was in commemoration of Tima’s 35th birthday on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

About 300 women who benefitted from the programme were screened for Malaria, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, peptic ulcer, urinary tract infections, blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index among others.

In attendance was celebrated broadcaster and women’s rights activist, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, who shared a brief but insightful message with the market women.

Nakeeyat the Poet, gospel musicians, Piesie Esther, Abena Ophelia and Obaapa Christy were also present to entertain the beneficiaries with soul-soothing performances.

The health screening was climaxed with a Jollof festival under the supervision of the producers of Altunsa tomato paste.

Each market woman also had something to take home with as there were lots of products from sponsors including Top Choco, Yumvita, Altunsa tomato paste, Adom precious beads among others.

Blogger Zionfelix, fashion designer Royalcouture and presenter cum kidney care advocate Abigail Ashley were also present to support the programme.

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The exercise which took place on Friday had health workers drawn from the Boamang Health Center and St. Patricks Hospital.

The move according to the MP was to encourage routine medical check-ups among constituents by way of improving their health status.

Beneficiaries were screened and treated for blood pressure, hypertension, blood sugar level, hepatitis B, and malaria among others.

Persons diagnosed with any of these illnesses were given medications to aid treatment while others with severe cases were referred to big health facilities.

Dr Boateng, a Physician Assistant from the Boamang Health Center lauded the exercise as a step in the right direction and appealed to the MP to make it routine.

A 72-year-old beneficiary, Maame Gyamfua was full of gratitude and appreciated the MP for his efforts while the entire constituents showered endless praises on Mr Adomako for his gesture.

The team which earlier donated to the Royal Seed Orphanage in Bawjiase, rendered services such as Paediatric urology, medical, dental and obstetrics, among others to 6,468 people in Agogo and its immediate environs from Monday 25th July to Friday 29th July.

The medical outreach held at the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital saw the administering of medications, performance of minor surgeries and registration of 1,135 persons unto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for free.

The United States-based non-profit organisation in collaboration with former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, who is now the Chief Executive Officer for Ghana Digital Centres, and some medical practitioners donated medical supplies to the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital.

Additionally, GMR offered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training to 120 students and staff of Agogo Nursing Training College and Agogo Presbyterian Hospital respectively, as well as the provision of health education to 1652 students drawn from senior high schools within the Agogo enclave.

The President of GMR, Dr Samuel Kwapong Owusu who spoke on the sidelines of the closing ceremony expressed his profound gratitude to all those who supported making this year’s medical outreach a success notably Mr Agyemang, Mr Alex Kesse and the entire staff of Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, GMR volunteers and sponsors.

“I am hopeful that subsequent outreaches to deprive communities in Ghana would yield great results,” he averred.

He announced that GMR’s next medical mission would take place in Tamale in the Northern Region.

In a related development, the delegation from GMR led by its President, Dr Samuel Kwapong Owusu called on the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Samira Bawumia.

The visit which took place on Wednesday 3rd August provided the platform for the deliberation on pertinent issues about the advancement of the group’s activities and the health sector in Ghana among others.

Accompanied by the Vice President of GMR, Dr William Rockson and Chief Executive of Ghana Digital Centres, Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang and Dr Samuel Owusu briefed the second lady on GMR’s activities and stated their willingness to explore areas of collaboration with the second lady’s office targeted at providing quality health care to rural and deprived communities in Ghana.

The Second Lady expressed her appreciation for GMR’s commitment to ensuring the health needs of persons in rural and deprived areas in Ghana are duly met.

She assured the group of her support stating that such humanitarian activities require the needed support.

The donation was led by the secretary of the Adabraka Exclusive Club, Kwabena Osei Bonsu.

According to him, a health screening is organised annually by the club, specifically, 6^th March.

“We are Adabraka Exclusive Club and what we do annually is on 6^th March, we do health screening,” he said.

“Normally we cater for like thousand people on the 6^th of March every year but the rush in which people come for us to take care of them, we bring 10 doctors, 20 nurses, pharmacists, so that we cater for them,” he added.

Items donated to the school included bottle water, soft drinks, toiletries, stationaries, powdered soaps among other items.

Mr Bonsu admonished the caretakers of the school to make the items given them accessible to the children and not for their personal use.

“We’ve assured them that they should make sure the things go to the children. If the guardians here need anything, they should let us know and we will provide them,” he noted.

“We found out that when people donate, it doesn’t go to the children so we are encouraging them that they should also bring the list, we know their constraint so they should let us know,” he added.

As part of the organisation’s awareness campaign to mark World Hypertension Day, the advocates embarked on a public sensitisation programme, the second in the past two years.

They further backed their public education with a free health screening for the public, which had multiple persons on board.

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Founder of the initiative, Mrs Betty Owusu Ansah, explained hypertension has been prevalent in recent times, hence the need to have as many people as possible checked.

Per statistics, she disclosed there has been an increase in the number of persons either suffering high blood pressure or on their way to the ailment.

Mrs Ansah further remarked that her organisation has the targeted persons at heart, such that they requested for contacts for follow-ups.

Some beneficiaries, speaking to Adom News, expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture as they pledge to be wary of their health.

Prior to the free health screening, Life from 30 organised a public education campaign with some health experts from Korle Bu on board.