Residents undergoing medical screening

The West Akim National Association of Stu¬dent Personnel Administrators (NASPA) in collaboration with Health For All Herbal Clinic organised a health screening exercise for 350 persons in Asamankese in the Eastern region.
The crucial health initiative which formed part of the World Hepatitis B Day celebrations, was aimed at tackling the spread of hepatitis B, diabetes, hypertension and other medical conditions within the community.
While the spotlight was on hepatitis B, the pub¬lic were informed on the need to take the condi¬tion seriously as it has more devastating effect on the human body compared to HIV.
Speaking at the event, the West Akim Municipal Health Promotion officer, Mrs Salomey Adjei, dis¬closed that many individuals refrained from under¬going hepatitis B screening under the assumption that they were in good health.
The event she said, sought to dispel this mis¬conception and raise awareness about the signifi¬cance of identifying and managing hepatitis B.
She encouraged residents of Asamankese to motivate friends and family members who missed the free screening to prioritise their health by getting tested regularly.
Mrs Adjei also commended the West Akim NAS¬PA executives and management for their dedica¬tion to the community.
Highlighting the effectiveness of the vaccines, representative of Health For All Clinic, Dr Johannes Ahadi urged those who tested negative to take ad¬vantage of such exercises that would be conduct¬ed subsequently.
He stressed the importance of completing the vaccine regimen when due.
The West Akim Municipal NASPA President, Bright Asante expressed gratitude to the major stakeholders who supported the initiative, par¬ticularly the management of Health for All Herbal Clinic, located at Oworam, a suburb of the West Akim Municipality.
“The impact of the initiative was remarkable, drawing over 350 participants who benefited from the free screenings. Those who tested negative for hepatitis B and took proactive steps towards their health received complimentary vaccinations, showcasing the event’s proactive approach. For individuals diagnosed with hepatitis B, a compre¬hensive support system was readily available, em¬phasising the organisers’ commitment to aiding their path to recovery”, he said.
‘Beyond being a health-centered event, this collaboration between West Akim NASPA and Health for All Herbal Clinic underscored the value of community-driven initiatives. It exemplified collective determination in confronting pertinent health challenges head-on’, he added.
This joint endeavour he concluded, did not only promote health awareness and knowledge but also demonstrated the remarkable influence of unity and collaboration in fostering well-being and preventing potentially life-altering conditions.
By George Obeng Osei