Hundreds of residents from the Abokobi/Boi community in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region benefited from a free medical screening exercise organised by Edinam Medical Centre.

The event, held on Saturday, May 3rd, at the medical centre's premises, saw staff offering support in various healthcare areas.

The primary beneficiaries of the exercise were elderly residents, middle-aged women, and children. Screening services covered dental care, breast cancer, blood pressure monitoring, malaria testing, and diabetes screening.

In addition to the screening, residents received health education on critical topics, including kidney health, mental well-being, fertility, and maternal health.

Dr Senayah, the lead medical doctor for the initiative, highlighted prevalent health concerns affecting residents, including hypertension, heart failure, menstrual disorders, fertility challenges, visual impairments, and dental issues.

"I was surprised to see the eye specialist and the dentist extremely busy," she remarked. "I initially thought they would be idle, but to my surprise, there was a constant stream of people seeking their services."

Dr. Senayah explained that the management of Edinam Medical Centre decided to undertake the outreach to support vulnerable residents.

"We want people in this community to become health-conscious, to understand how to manage their medications and monitor their mental health. That's why we organized this screening," she said.

Some residents diagnosed during the screening were provided with free medication, while those not available at the centre were prescribed for external purchase.

Mega Pharmaceuticals donated some of the drugs, and Edinam Medical Centre contributed other medications for distribution.

According to Dr. Senayah, the centre aims to organize free medical screenings at least once every year, particularly targeting the vulnerable within the Abokobi/Boi enclave.

"My message to the community is simple: do not wait until you fall ill before visiting the hospital," she emphasised.

The state-of-the-art facility has existed for eight years but officially began operations two months ago.

Dr. Senayah encouraged residents and Ghanaians in general to undergo regular health check-ups, describing the public's general neglect of personal health as worrying.