The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) has called on the government to establish wellness clinics nationwide to facilitate routine health screenings and combat non-communicable diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Richard Adanu, Rector of GCPS, emphasized the importance of regular health checkups, at least once a year, to detect and treat health issues early. He highlighted that conditions like diabetes and hypertension may not show obvious symptoms, making health screening crucial for knowing one’s health status.
As part of the College’s 20th-anniversary celebration, a health screening exercise was conducted for residents of Chorkor in the Ablekuma South Constituency and its surrounding areas. The event offered a range of services, including general illness screenings, ENT services, eye examinations, dental checkups, and family planning services. Dr. Justina Ansah, Vice President of the College and Chairperson of the anniversary planning committee, explained that the community was selected due to its deprived nature and pressing health needs.
Dr. Ansah also expressed concern about the poor sanitation conditions in the community, which pose health risks to the residents. She urged local authorities and stakeholders to address the sanitation issues promptly to improve the overall well-being of the community.
