Correspondence from the Eastern Region

Theovision International has provided free healthcare to approximately 2,500 people in deprived communities in Anyinofi and Watoro in the Ashanti and Bono East regions, as well as inmates and officers of the Ejura Prison.

The week-long medical outreach provided screening and treatment for various health conditions, while 401 people, mainly women and children, benefited from registration with or renewal of their membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The annual medical campaign reflects Theovision International's commitment to demonstrating Christian love through healthcare delivery and other forms of support for underserved communities.

In addition to providing medical care, the initiative offers counselling and Christian support to people in need.

The most common health conditions identified during the exercise included rheumatism and joint pains, malaria, upper respiratory tract infections, gastritis, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, hypertension, peptic ulcer, cataract and otitis media.

Other conditions identified included diabetes, typhoid, insomnia and arthritis.

The District Director of Health at Atebubu, Kwadwo Osei Sarfo, commended Theovision International for organising the outreach, describing it as a valuable contribution to healthcare delivery in underserved communities.

Speaking on behalf of the Ghana Health Service management, he expressed appreciation to the organisation for providing free healthcare to residents.

He said the turnout and findings from the exercise would help health authorities understand the prevalent health conditions in the area and guide future planning, resource allocation and interventions to improve healthcare delivery.

The President of Theovision International, Theodore Philip Asare, reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting rural communities with quality healthcare to enable residents to realise their God-given potential.

He said the organisation remained committed to reaching vulnerable populations and ensuring that more people had access to healthcare services.

Asare expressed appreciation to the beneficiaries, staff, partners, volunteers and other stakeholders who contributed to the success of the week-long exercise.

He added that the organisation would continue to undertake medical outreach programmes as part of its commitment to promoting health and well-being in underserved communities.

Theovision International is a Christian non-profit organisation dedicated to recording the Bible in audio formats to enable people to hear the Word of God in their mother tongues.

The organisation says it has recorded the Bible in more than 500 languages across Africa.