CPPA conducts health outreach for over 1,000 flood victims in Avadiokome [Video]

The Community Practices Pharmacists Association (CPPA) has organised a free health outreach and health insurance initiative for over 1,000 flood victims in Avadiokome in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region.

This initiative was in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) Volta Region and the Central Tongu Health Directorate.

Residents benefited from blood pressure checks, eye screenings, blood sugar level tests, malaria rapid diagnostic tests, Hepatitis B screenings, psychological counselling, and pediatric consultations, among other services.

Speaking to Adom News, the National Chairman of CPPA, Dr. Emmanuel Kwaku Ireland explained that, the initiative was crucial for providing free health insurance, renewals, and outreach services to residents affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage, which occurred in September 2023.

He emphasised the importance of this effort as part of the association’s corporate social responsibility.

Dr. Ireland noted that, residents requiring specialised care would be transferred to appropriate health facilities.

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