Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expands healthcare access as over 260 residents renew NHIS in Awudua outreach

The outreach, held in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited, also provided free screening for Hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis and other health conditions as part of activities marking World Hepatitis Day.

More than 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region have gained renewed access to healthcare after registering, renewing or replacing their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.

Foundation officials said the Health Engagement Access Link (HEAL) Programme, which cost more than GH¢452,000 to implement, was designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to residents who often face challenges accessing specialised medical care.