Dei Foundation Screens Over 500 Residents at Agbozume

More than 500 residents of Agbozume and its surrounding communities in the Volta Region benefitted from a free medical screening and breast cancer awareness programme organised by The Dei Foundation in collaboration with the St. Anthony Catholic Hospital, Dzodze.

The exercise, which took place a fortnight ago at the Agbozume Nyekornakpoe Atoklokope CHPS Compound, was part of efforts to promote early detection of chronic conditions and improve access to basic healthcare among underserved communities.

Health officials screened participants for various conditions, including breast and prostate cancers, malaria, typhoid, and hypertension. At the end of the exercise, four cases of breast cancer and five cases of prostate cancer were detected, while 20 malaria cases and one typhoid case were also recorded. All individuals diagnosed with treatable ailments were provided with free medication.

In addition, more than 1,000 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards were renewed on-site, allowing beneficiaries to access healthcare services without financial barriers. Beneficiaries also received health education sessions on early detection of cancer, personal hygiene, nutrition, and the importance of regular medical check-ups.

Participants were served warm meals as part of the Foundation’s gesture of care. Speaking after the exercise, Rev. Ignatius Dei Junior described the outreach as a “mission of compassion and community impact,” emphasising the organisation’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare, particularly among rural populations where access to such services remains limited.

The organisation appealed for support from individuals, corporate bodies, and philanthropic organisations to enable it to replicate similar interventions in other deprived communities.

By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu

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