By Bernice Bessey
Over 2,000 residents of Teshie-Nungua and its environs received free health screening and treatment sponsored by Maranatha Power Ministries last week, at the La Dozkukukrowo Municipal Assembly
Maranatha Power Ministries engaged seven doctors, two pharmacists and fifteen (15) nurses to bring healthcare service delivery to the door-step of the residents at a cost of GH¢11,000.
The health screening, which lasted two days, catered for the less privileged in the society, like the aged, children and weak people, who for many reasons can’t afford quality healthcare.
Pastor De-Graft Samson, Director of Urban Mission, Maranatha Power Ministries, indicated that spreading the gospel of the Lord Jesus goes with ensuring the wellbeing of the people. He said: “changing lives demands commitment and sacrifice”.
He also expressed worry over the rate at which diseases like hypertension, diabetes and malaria were affecting people.
The 2-day free medical screening reviewed people of their Body Mass Index (BMI), pressure and sugar level among others.
Some of the residents with minor health issues were given drugs, while others with critical conditions were referred to hospitals for further treatment.
Pastor De-Graft Samson added that although the church, over the years had being embarking on free medical screening for rural areas, the 2-day free medical screening was the second time it was organizing such an event for those in the city.
He adviced people to engage in exercise, check their eating habit, maintain a clean environment and seek medical attention regularly.
“Even though God does all things, it is also important for people to seek medical attention when they are ill, because God has given human beings wisdom to solve physical problems,” he urged.
Mr. Julian and Mrs. Deborah Thayer, major sponsors of the medical outreach added that it was a joy to them to extend a helping hand to those who are in need.
Mr. Thayer noted that for the country to be able to provide quality healthcare to the people, especially the poor, there is a need for a collective commitment and support by all to give back to the society, since government alone can’t do it all.
A woman presure been checked. Pix by Eric Owiredu
some residents waiting patiantly for their turn. Pix by Eric OWiredu
