KGL Foundation’s free health screening brings relief to Bolga residents

The KGL Foundation’s decision to organise a free health screening exercise for residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality has been widely commended as a timely intervention that promotes preventive healthcare and enhances community well‑being.

The exercise offered many residents the opportunity to check their health status without the financial burden often associated with medical examinations.

The screening covered a wide range of critical health conditions, including Hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and other essential assessments. A blood donation exercise was also conducted to support emergency healthcare needs.

Health professionals explained that many of these conditions develop silently, showing no symptoms until they reach advanced stages—making routine screening vital.

Speaking at the event, the Programmes Manager of the KGL Foundation, Nii Ankonu Annorbah‑Sarpei, stressed the importance of regular health screening, noting that early detection remains one of the most effective ways to prevent complications and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“Many Ghanaians do not pay much attention to their health, so this initiative will help people know their health status,” he said.

Mr. Annorbah‑Sarpei expressed concern about the low rate of routine medical check‑ups among Ghanaians, a trend that often leads to late diagnosis and preventable deaths. He urged the public to adopt positive health‑seeking behaviours and undergo regular medical examinations even when they feel well.

He also highlighted the central role of women and children in Ghanaian society, describing them as the foundation of families and communities. Ensuring their good health, he noted, is essential to national development.

Public Health Nurse Rosemary Akolbire praised the KGL Foundation for the initiative, noting that financial constraints prevent many people from visiting health facilities for routine checks. She said community‑based interventions such as this help bridge the healthcare access gap, especially for vulnerable and low‑income households.

“Non‑communicable diseases are on the rise, and many people are walking around without knowing their status. This is an opportunity for everyone to check their health,” she said.

She encouraged residents to take advantage of such initiatives and to seek prompt medical attention whenever abnormalities are detected.

One beneficiary, Abubakar Zakaria, expressed gratitude to the KGL Foundation, describing the exercise as timely and impactful. He noted that many people had never undergone some of the tests due to cost barriers.

Other participants said the exercise had increased their awareness of personal health management and preventive healthcare practices. They appealed to other organisations to replicate similar initiatives to reach more people who could not participate.