Tarkwa branch of ASA extends free health screening to community members

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa

The Tarkwa branch of ASA Savings and Loans Limited has brought free healthcare services to residents as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive.

Organised in collaboration with medical professionals from the Pentecost Hospital, Tarkwa, the exercise offered clients, traders and the wider public services including eye examinations, hepatitis B and malaria testing, blood sugar checks and general health assessments.

Dr. Yvonne Egyiri of the Pentecost Hospital disclosed that more than 100 individuals were screened, with common conditions detected including allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome and refractive errors. She added that those requiring further care were referred to the hospital, with follow-up arrangements in place to ensure continuity of treatment.

Isaac Boakoh, Area Manager of ASA Tarkwa, stressed that health screening remains a key intervention under the company’s CSR agenda. He noted that the institution also undertakes tree planting, donations to schools and scholarship schemes as part of its annual programmes.

Branch Manager of ASA Tarkwa, Cephas Alottey, encouraged residents to prioritise regular medical check-ups.

“I sincerely hope that supporting the disadvantaged and providing free healthcare becomes a shared commitment across all sectors,” he said, urging beneficiaries who received prescriptions to purchase their medications and continue hospital visits.

For many participants, the exercise was timely, as financial challenges often hinder access to medical care.

“Because I don’t usually get the opportunity to visit the hospital, I thought it was important to come for this screening, especially since it is free and close to us,” said Madam Mary Ammissah, a beneficiary.

She expressed gratitude to ASA Savings and Loans for the initiative and appealed for future screenings to include support for purchasing prescribed drugs.

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