First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, on Friday addressed beneficiaries at a comprehensive free public health screening event, emphasising the vital importance of early testing and proactive health management, especially for vulnerable populations within the community.The event, a collaboration between the Office of the First Lady and the Ghana AIDS Commission, provided essential health services to various community members, including hairdressers, tailors, head-porters (kayayee), and market women.Addressing the gathering, Mrs Mahama underscored the purpose of the outreach, saying, "We are here for a very important reason.
For the health of our people, especially young people, women, and vulnerable groups in our communities," adding that, "We aim to raise awareness, offer free check-ups, provide medical advice and counselling, and help more people take care of their health."The First Lady also noted that many people might be living with serious health conditions without realising it, making such screening exercises essential."Sometimes, people are living with these conditions and do not even know it.
That is why today's health screening is very important," she explained. "It provides an opportunity to get tested free of charge, know about their health, and take the necessary steps to maintain their health," she elaborated.She stressed the life-saving potential of early detection, saying, "Early testing saves lives.
Knowing your health status early enables you to start treatment early and prevent serious complications.
