Gold Fields Foundation, GHS partner for medical outreach

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with Ghana Health Service, has organised a medical outreach in the company’s operational areas.

The initiative saw medical doctors and health professionals delivering comprehensive screening and treatment services, including dental care, eye examinations, ear, nose and throat (ENT) treatments.

It also included HIV counselling and testing, TB screening as well as the registration and renewal of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

Dr. Magdalene Bakari, Lead Specialist for Gold Fields, emphasised the critical role of preventive healthcare, especially regarding hypertension – a condition often referred to as a ‘silent killer’.

She explained that hypertension usually has no early symptoms but when left undetected can lead to stroke, kidney failure and heart disease.

“We are here to educate the community, offer screening and encourage people to cut down on salt intake, avoid processed seasonings and return to healthy natural diets.”

Dr. Bakari urged residents to adopt more active lifestyles and prioritise regular check-ups at least every six months to prevent complications from hypertension.

Abdel Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, explained that the outreach programme is part of a quarterly programme aimed at improving healthcare accessibility.

“We bring together doctors, nurses, optometrists and other health professionals every three months to provide free medical care,” he said.

“This quarter, we chose Wangarakrom and Badukrom. We began with education on hypertension and healthy living before the screenings,” he added.

Mr. Yakubu said: “The target is to screen more than 800 residents. Our aim is to make health services more accessible and promote healthier lifestyles by returning to the basic organic diets, natural spices and physical activities”.

Wilhemina Tiwaah Duah, Municipal Director of Health, praised the strong community participation and commended Gold Fields for consistently supporting healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas.

Over 500 community members were screened. Free medication and medicated glasses were provided to those who were diagnose of certain ailments. Some individuals who had certain conditions such as hypertension, cardiomyopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and hernia were referred to seek medical attention at health facilities close by.

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