ASA Savings and Loans Limited, as part of its corporate social responsibility, has screened residents of Choggu in the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region.
Over 250 beneficiaries were screened and tested on malaria, eye-related diseases, hepatitis B, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, among others
Dr. Jalal Abdul Razak, medical doctor at One Heart Hospital in Tamale, explained that after the screening, over 50 percent of the beneficiaries had eye-related ailments. This he attributed partly to the unsafe drinking water in the adjoining communities.
He therefore advised the people to sleep under insecticide treated nets and keep their surroundings clean.
Free medication was given to the participants and those with chronic conditions were referred to the appropriate health facilities for further checks.
Mohammed Imarat Hossain, Tamale Area Manager of ASA, said the medical team was overwhelmed by the number of people who came for the screening.
Nurudeen Nashiru Ayokbila, Branch Manager of the company at Choggu, assured residents of additional free medical screenings in the upcoming months.
“Although the company only started operations in the Tamale Metropolis and adjoining districts just this year, it has committed much resources already as social responsibility gestures,” Mr. Richard Nartey, CSR Manager said.
“It is our hope that we will be able to screen more customers and community members who are less-privileged and cannot access medical care,” he added.
