Fortitude Child Support Foundation expands eye care to residents in Gomoah Fetteh

In a decisive move to dismantle barriers to quality health services, the Fortitude Child Support Foundation, in strategic partnership with eye health organisation App4Aid, on Friday delivered life-changing medical care to 150 residents of Gomoah Fetteh during a comprehensive community health outreach.

The intervention, held with clinical support from Hope Christian Hospital and institutional backing from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Gomoah Fetteh Traditional Council, directly addressed two critical gaps in rural healthcare: untreated refractive error and lack of health insurance coverage.

Speaking at the outreach, Mrs Evelyn Duah, Executive Director of the Fortitude Child Support Foundation, said the exercise reflects the Foundation’s progressive commitment to health equity.

“At Fortitude, we believe every child and adult deserves access to quality healthcare without financial or geographic constraints. Today’s outreach at Gomoah Fetteh is a deliberate step toward removing barriers to sight and to health insurance.

“We are grateful to App4Aid, Hope Hospital, the NHIS, and the Traditional Council for turning this vision into tangible outcomes for 150 beneficiaries,” Mrs Duah stated.

The programme deployed a multi-pronged approach designed for immediate impact and long-term health security.

Medical professionals from Hope Christian Hospital conducted free eye screenings for hundreds of community members. 150 beneficiaries diagnosed with refractive errors received free, prescription-medicated glasses on-site, eliminating the financial barrier that often prevents treatment.

In parallel, NHIS officials expedited National Health Insurance Scheme registrations, bringing more residents into Ghana’s universal health coverage net and reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for future care.

The initiative was executed through a model of cross-sector collaboration. Hope Christian Hospital provided clinical expertise and screening personnel. The Traditional Council of Gomoah Fetteh mobilised residents and provided venue support to ensure high turnout. The NHIS facilitated rapid, on-the-ground enrolment.

Ms Hellen Afua Addae, Health Service Administrator at Hope Christian Hospital, underscored the preventive value of the intervention. “Our medical team was honoured to join this outreach. Early detection of eye conditions is critical to preventing avoidable blindness and preserving productivity.

“We commend Fortitude and App4Aid for decentralising specialist care and bringing it directly to the community.”

Nana Abor Atta II, Chief of Gomoah Fetteh, speaking on behalf of the Traditional Council, described the programme as transformative.

“On behalf of the Traditional Council of Gomoah Fetteh, we thank Fortitude Child Support Foundation and App4Aid for remembering our people. The eye screening and the provision of glasses have restored hope and dignity to many who could not afford care. This is development that touches lives,” the Chief said.

Beneficiaries described the intervention as timely and life-altering. “I couldn’t read my Bible for two years because my eyes were weak. Today, I have glasses and I can see clearly again. May God bless Fortitude and App4Aid for remembering us,” said 68-year-old Madam Ama of Gomoah Fetteh.

A farmer and another beneficiary highlighted the economic impact. “Glasses are expensive. I never thought I could afford them. The free screening and glasses will help me work better on my farm. Thank you to the organisers and to the chief for bringing this support home,” he said.

The Gomoah Fetteh outreach aligns with the Fortitude Child Support Foundation’s mandate to advance child and maternal health, health equity, and inclusive community development across Ghana through targeted, partnership-driven interventions.

By integrating clinical screening, corrective eyewear distribution, and NHIS enrolment, the Foundation and App4Aid have demonstrated a scalable model for delivering integrated primary and specialist care to underserved populations.

The Fortitude Child Support Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to expanding similar outreaches to other vulnerable communities in 2026 and beyond, as part of its broader advocacy to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in the quest for accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare.