In a meaningful move to enhance community health, the Obaapa Fatimah Amoadu Foundation (OFAF) has organized a comprehensive health screening exercise for residents of the Ekumfi constituency in the Central Region.
The event, held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Ekumfi Ekrawfo, formed part of the foundation’s Ghana Month activities and its broader mission to promote the welfare of the local population. The screening targeted hundreds of residents, with a special focus on non-communicable diseases—conditions often overlooked despite their significant contribution to fatalities across the country.
Speaking to the press, Fatimah Amoadu, founder and president of OFAF, expressed her deep personal connection to the community. “Ekumfi is my homeland; the constituents are my people,” she said. “They show me love whenever the opportunity presents itself, and I appreciate everything they do for me. Their prayers have taken me to the level I am at today. The least I can do is to reciprocate that love.”
Amoadu emphasized her long-term commitment to the constituency, revealing that the screening is just one of several initiatives in the pipeline. “I have made a personal commitment to serve them with all that I have,” she stated. “Recently, we graduated about 55 young girls who were sponsored to undergo artisanal training. Today, they are self-employed and making a positive impact on their families and communities. Now, others are benefiting from health screenings. OFAF has a lot of plans for the people, and they will see them unfold in the coming days.”
Health professionals at the event underscored the importance of the exercise. Mrs. Judith Ofori, a nutritionist and team lead from the Saltpond District Hospital, noted that the screening was both timely and revealing. “A good number of the participants were diagnosed with high blood pressure, and most of them were unaware of their condition,” she explained. “We have encountered such situations before, but the cases here are quite numerous. We have administered medication, and some individuals have been referred to larger facilities for further diagnosis and treatment.”
Health officials on-site stressed the silent nature of non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension, which often shows no physical symptoms until complications arise. They urged residents to prioritize regular medical check-ups as a preventive measure.
Beneficiaries of the screening expressed heartfelt gratitude to the foundation for bringing essential healthcare services directly to their doorstep. Many noted that the initiative would enable them to take early steps in managing their health.
OFAAF has reiterated its dedication to rolling out more interventions aimed at improving both the health and livelihoods of people across the Ekumfi constituency.
Giving Back to the Homeland: Fatimah Amoadu Leads Health Initiative for Ekumfi Residents
In a meaningful move to enhance community health, the Obaapa Fatimah Amoadu Foundation (OFAF) has organized a comprehensive health screening exercise for residents of the Ekumfi constituency in the Central Region.
The event, held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Ekumfi Ekrawfo, formed part of the foundation’s Ghana Month activities and its broader mission to promote the welfare of the local population. The screening targeted hundreds of residents, with a special focus on non-communicable diseases—conditions often overlooked despite their significant contribution to fatalities across the country.
Speaking to the press, Fatimah Amoadu, founder and president of OFAF, expressed her deep personal connection to the community. “Ekumfi is my homeland; the constituents are my people,” she said. “They show me love whenever the opportunity presents itself, and I appreciate everything they do for me. Their prayers have taken me to the level I am at today. The least I can do is to reciprocate that love.”
Amoadu emphasized her long-term commitment to the constituency, revealing that the screening is just one of several initiatives in the pipeline. “I have made a personal commitment to serve them with all that I have,” she stated. “Recently, we graduated about 55 young girls who were sponsored to undergo artisanal training. Today, they are self-employed and making a positive impact on their families and communities. Now, others are benefiting from health screenings. OFAF has a lot of plans for the people, and they will see them unfold in the coming days.”
Health professionals at the event underscored the importance of the exercise. Mrs. Judith Ofori, a nutritionist and team lead from the Saltpond District Hospital, noted that the screening was both timely and revealing. “A good number of the participants were diagnosed with high blood pressure, and most of them were unaware of their condition,” she explained. “We have encountered such situations before, but the cases here are quite numerous. We have administered medication, and some individuals have been referred to larger facilities for further diagnosis and treatment.”
Health officials on-site stressed the silent nature of non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension, which often shows no physical symptoms until complications arise. They urged residents to prioritize regular medical check-ups as a preventive measure.
Beneficiaries of the screening expressed heartfelt gratitude to the foundation for bringing essential healthcare services directly to their doorstep. Many noted that the initiative would enable them to take early steps in managing their health.
OFAAF has reiterated its dedication to rolling out more interventions aimed at improving both the health and livelihoods of people across the Ekumfi constituency.
Source By DC Kwame Kwakaye
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