One of the residents going through the screening
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has successfully completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme.
The programme provided critical medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas.
It was organised in partnership with the Rotary Club of Tarkwa, Unilever Ghana, and Diagnostic Centre Limited (DCL).
The event which was under the theme, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters” took place at the Richard Graeme School in Samahu and the Abekoase M/A School Park.
Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Abdel-Razak Yakubu, stated that the programme was strategically timed to align with Breast Cancer Awareness month.
He said about 185 women underwent specialised breast cancer screening and the medical teams identified and successfully referred 21 suspected cases for advanced assessment and clinical management.
“This programme gave community members a vital opportunity to improve their understanding of breast cancer, undergo professional testing, and truly appreciate how early detection saves lives,” Mr. Yakubu noted.
He indicated that beyond breast cancer screening, the HEAL programme delivered a robust free diagnostic and preventative medical services.
The comprehensive healthcare included X-ray and ultrasound services, Eye, Dental, and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) examinations and Spirometry (lung function) testing.
The rest included blood sugar testing, blood pressure screening, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments, General medical consultations, health assessments, and clinical counselling.
There was also National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewals.
Lead Specialist for Health Services at Gold Fields Ghana, Dr. Magdalene Bakari, emphasised that regular preventative care is the strongest weapon against severe disease.
“Increasing awareness around the prevention and early detection of illnesses—especially breast cancer—remains a top priority,” Dr. Bakari noted.
She urged community members to make regular medical check-ups a habit and to seek professional medical advice immediately if they notice any unusual changes in their bodies.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi