Over 100 traders at Buduburam benefited from a free medical screening exercise held on last Monday, as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative spearheaded by ASA Savings and Loans.
The screening covered various health assessments, including malaria, diabetes, hypertension, typhoid, and general vital signs.
Health professionals from Modern Care Hospital conducted thorough consultations, provided appropriate medications, and addressed a range of health concerns among the participants. A dedicated optometrist was also on site to assist those with eye conditions.
Richard Nartey, the Sustainability Manager of ASA, explained the rationale behind the exercise, stating: “The initiative forms part of the company’s social responsibility which not only sought to improve the immediate health of participants but also to lay a foundation of long-term health benefits.”
Echoing this commitment, ASA’s Area Manager, Mr. Daniel Adey, underscored the importance of ongoing community support. “This exercise is targeted at raising awareness about managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes through glucose level and blood pressure monitoring,” he said.
Leading the medical team, Mr. Rahman Abdul Rahman Akugri from Modern Care Hospital, used the opportunity to educate beneficiaries on the importance of maintaining good health.
He highlighted the value of early diagnosis: “Early detection helps one to have good control of a condition which can lower the risk of serious complications.”
One of the beneficiaries, Comfort Ackah, expressed her gratitude for the initiative. “ASA has done very well by bringing this exercise close to us. We hope they’ll continue to organize more of these in the future,” she said.
The exercise was praised by community members as timely and impactful, reinforcing ASA’s commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
