Children and adults have benefited from free medical screening conducted by the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) at Kejetia in the Kumasi metropolis.
The programme was conducted by a 150-member medical team and many ailments including hypertension, diabetes, malaria, breast and cervical cancer, eye problems and others were screened and treated and drugs were provided free of charge.
The outreach programme under the theme "Helping to Build a Healthy Nation through Regular Medical Check-ups" formed part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence.
Dr. Patrick Eric Karikari, the Medical Director of KATH said that he was surprised why many people with ailments refused to attend hospital.
He said KATH will continue to organize such programmes to help improve their health status.
Isaiah Offei Gyimah, the Director of Administration of KATH, said the massive response to the programme was a challenge to the hospital to step up its education for people to attend hospital regularly.
Madam Yaa Agyeiwaa, a 50-year trader who benefited from the exercise, expressed her gratitude to KATH for its efforts.
Source: GNA
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