Reports: By our Correspondent
Peace Speciality Hospital located at Mamponteng in the Kwabere Eas Municipality in the Ashanti region has reaffirmed its commitment to promote healthcare by organizing a comprehensive free health screening and education program for the residents within the area.
The initiative which attracted both children and adults from Maponteng and its surrounding communities was aimed at creating awareness about the importance of early detection and regular medical check-ups.
The outreach also formed part of the hospital’s broader mission to make healthcare accessible to all, especially at a time where many families are burdened with financial constraints that limit their ability to seek timely medical attention.
Attendees benefited from the free medical consultations over the weekend were undertaken through blood pressure and sugar level checks, breast examinations, and treatment for minor ailments.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Adu Sarfo, the Records Manager of Peace Speciality Hospital, emphasized the importance of regular breast screening and the need for individuals to take their health matters seriously.
He cautioned against the dangerous habit of self-medication and delaying medical care until symptoms worsen.
Mr. Sarfo revealed that the hospital will continue its health outreach programs, announcing that on November 1st, the facility will organize another round of free health screenings.
That one would focused on prostate and men’s health issues, he hinted
We are committed to ensure that both men and women understand the importance of early detection of prostate cases just like breast cancer cases.
,He said the next outreach will also focus on educating and screening men for prostate-related conditions.
On his part Mrs. Erica Nyarko, a Public Health Nurse at the hospital also used the platform to educate participants on the two major types of breast cancer and the importance of regular self-examination.
She explained that early detection remains the most effective way to combat the disease emphasizing that even simple preventive measures such as monthly breast self-examinations and regular hospital check-ups can save lives.
She observed that breast cancer does not discriminate and awareness is the only key for its prevention.
We must all cultivate the habit of checking our health status frequently rather than waiting until it is too late, Mrs. Nyarko advised.
She also demonstrated breast self-examination techniques to women in attendance and encouraged them to spread the knowledge to their peers and families.
Many residents expressed appreciation to the management and staff of the Peace Specialist Hospital for bringing quality healthcare services closer to their doorstep.
They described the initiative as timely noting that it has not only improved their understanding of health issues but also helped them to identify medical conditions they were unaware of.
The event concluded with words of gratitude from community members who appealed to other health institutions to emulate Peace Specialist Hospital’s example by prioritizing community-centered health interventions.
