Telecel Ghana Foundation, in partnership with the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, has organised a special edition of its flagship health outreach programme, Healthfest, in New Atuabo, Tarkwa, in the Western Region.

The initiative provided free breast cancer screening, ultrasound examinations, blood pressure and glucose checks, HIV testing, eye and dental consultations, and other essential health screening for over 600 residents of New Atuabo and neighbouring communities.

As part of the outreach, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation donated five sewing machines and two knitting machines to the Flames of Hope Foundation in support of the ADEPA Breast Foam Project.

Through this initiative, survivors of breast cancer are trained to produce locally made and affordable breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomy, a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts to treat the cancer.

The donation will help expand production while equipping survivors with new skills and sustainable livelihoods. For many women, imported prostheses remain costly and out of reach.

Healthfest forms part of Telecel Ghana Foundation’s broader commitment to making healthcare accessible, particularly in underserved areas, and promoting early detection as a key step in preventing severe health conditions.

Head of Foundation, Sustainability & External Communications at Telecel Ghana, Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to improving health outcomes for women and families across the country.

“Healthfest is one of the many ways we bring our purpose to life, ensuring that quality healthcare reaches every corner of Ghana.

"By focusing on early screening and preventive care, we empower individuals, especially women, to take charge of their health. Our partnership with the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is to ensure we increase our impact for beneficiaries.”

In addition to the medical outreach, 630 residents were enrolled onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to ensure continued access to essential healthcare.

“At Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, we believe empowerment must go hand in hand with care.

"Our support for the ADEPA Breast Foam Project is about restoring confidence, dignity, and livelihoods for women who have survived breast cancer,” said Abdel-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.

Aba Danso, a resident of Tarkwa, said, “I came here with my children and got screened for several things, eye, dental, HIV, and most importantly, breast screening.

"I’ve always heard about breast cancer on the radio and in the community, but I never had the chance to get screened until today. I’m so grateful for this initiative. We received free health checks, and I was even able to renew my health insurance for myself and my family.”

Through Healthfest, the Telecel Ghana Foundation continues to champion wellness and preventive healthcare while fostering partnerships that make a lasting impact in communities.