Abura(WR), April 30, GNA – The Western Regional branch of the Ghana Association of Medical
Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has organised a free health screening and education for the residents
of Abura in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region.
The event was organised in collaboration with the Ahanta West Municipal Health Directorate and
supported by the Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL).
Speaking at the event, the Municipal Health Director, Mr Timothy Ofori, underscored the need for
regular medical check-ups to stay healthy.
He also called on the people of his jurisdiction to exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet.
The Community Relations Manager of GREL, Mr Jude Cudjoe, thanked GAMLS-Western for the
exercise and pledged the company’s continuous support to assist in promoting the health of
people in the area.
The Western Regional Chairman of GAMLS, Mr Solomon Asante-Sefa indicated that most disease
conditions could properly be managed when detected early.
« As part of our contribution to society, GAMLS volunteers to offer free medical tests and health
education for communities that have limited access or patronage for laboratory services ».
This is done as part of each year’s world Biomedical Scientists Week celebrations, he continued.
He thanked GREL, the Municipal Health Directorate and all their partners for accepting to support
this worthy cause.
Some of the tests conducted included Hepatitis B, Blood sickling (for adults of marriageable age),
and Blood glucose.
The Municipal hospital, Nana Hima Dekyi Hospital, also used the opportunity to allow prospective
donors to donate blood.
The World Biomedical Laboratory Scientists Week is celebrated in April of every year.
