Ntiwaa Debbie Music Organized Successful Health screening for Madina Market Woman

Ntiwaa Debbie Music Organized Successful Health screening for Madina Market Woman

More than 500 residents of Madina in Accra on Wednesday benefitted from free health screening for various ailments to ensure they enjoy good healthy lives.

The residents, both young and aged, were screened for malaria, diabetes, blood pressure, hepatitis B, vision, ear, oral care and other vitals.

It was organised by Ntiwaa Debbie Music a non-governmental organisation, in partnership with Madina Market Woman with support.

Those diagnosed with various ailments by the medical team were given free medication, while those diagnosed with serious health conditions were counselled and referred to hospitals.

The Executive Director of the organisation, Ms Ntiwaa Debbie said the exercise was to help the residents know their health status and provide opportunity for those who could not afford frequent medical check-ups due to financial constraints to have access to medical care.

She stressed that the organisation’s ultimate aim was to make a difference in the lives of the people of Madina Market following the negative perception attached to the town, by providing access to life’s basic needs, including health care, quality education and other basic human needs.

“As a native of this town, I am determined to change the perception of the town and so this is one of the ways; to provide them with the opportunity to free medical care by having their health checked on any bothering health issues and getting treatment for minor conditions.

I am excited about the turnout and the successful outcome, and I believe it has helped to inform them about their health statuses,” Ms Ntiwaa Debbie added.

Story by Fada Amakye