Kade residents benefit from free health screening

Residents of Kade in the Kwaebibirem District of the Eastern region have benefited from a free medical screening and health education.
The initiative, which was initiated by  Kade Young Advocates was in collaboration with a team of medical doctors, laboratory technicians, physician assistants, dentists and nurses drawn from various health facilities in Accra and Kade.
The team diagnosed and provided medicines for blood pressure, high blood sugar, diabetes, hepatitis B and malaria among others.
Speaking to the media, the Patron of the Association, Mr. Ofosu Asamoah ,who doubles as Executive Secretary to the National Labour Commission, disclosed that the medical outreach has already assisted residents in the neighboring communities since its inception.
He added that the association is committed to supporting  residents and that periodic health screening exercises will help improve the health of members to actualize the health bit of the Sustainable Development Goals.
He revealed that quality healthcare delivery is paramount and urged Ghanaians to leave a healthy lifestyle.
The leader of the medical team, Dr. Sarpong Asamoah, an Optometrist from KogEye Clinic and a member of the Association noted that pressure, high blood sugar, diabetes, hepatitis B and malaria are currently on the rise hence the exercise.
He called on Ghanaians to prioritize their health and access free health exercises when the need be.
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