Over 300 residents of Teshie and its surrounding areas in the Greater Accra Region benefitted from a free medical screening organized by Family Health University College (FHUC) and Family Health Hospital (FHH) in collaboration with the Teshie Traditional Council.

The exercise was part of the activities marking this year’s Homowo festival.

Professional health officers conducted comprehensive medical consultations; provided appropriate medications, educated beneficiaries, and promoted overall well-being within the community. Students from the Family Health Medical School and the Family Health Nursing and Midwifery School supported the initiative.

The screenings included tests for malaria, typhoid, diabetes, hypertension, eye and dental care, alongside other vital health checks and the distribution of medications for various ailments. The initiative raised awareness about managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes through glucose level and blood pressure monitoring.

The initiative not only sought to improve the immediate health of participants but also laid a foundation for long-term health benefits in the community. The health screening aligns with the core values of FHUC and FHH, which seek to provide compassionate healthcare services and foster the well-being of residents within the community.

Speaking on behalf of the Founders of Family Health University College and Family Health Hospital, Prof. E. Y. Kwawukume and Dr. Susu Bridget Kwawukume, the Acting Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Patience Aniteye, conveyed their felicitations to the people of Teshie on their Homowo festival.

She reiterated the importance of such exercises, emphasizing that they help identify if one has a particular disease or condition. She added that early detection, followed by treatment and good control of the condition, can result in better treatment outcomes and lower the risk of serious complications.

Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Acquaah Arhin, Medical Coordinator of Family Health Hospital, added that such initiatives by the institution align with SDG Goal 3, which seeks to champion good health and well-being while fostering goodwill and better collaborations within our community.