The Africa Health Collaborative at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has conducted a community health screening in Anwomaso, a suburb of Kumasi in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
Led by the Health Ecosystem Pillar under Dr. Joseph Owusu, the exercise provided free health checks to about 100 residents.
Participants were screened for breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and body mass index (BMI). The team also educated residents on nutrition, prostate and cervical cancer, and other key health issues.
Lydia, a resident, expressed gratitude for the initiative. “It was very helpful. I didn’t know my blood pressure was that high until today,” she said.
Another resident, Serwaa, said the screening gave her peace of mind. “Sometimes we hear of diseases like breast cancer but don’t know how to check. I’m happy they came to us.”
Ms. Bienveillance Ishimwe, a postgraduate student in Global Health and Non-Communicable Diseases, described the experience as eye-opening.
She said working in a setting where language and cultural barriers existed challenged her to improve her communication skills.
It also reminded her of her commitment to serve vulnerable communities and the value of compassion in healthcare delivery.
“Our presence in Anwomaso went beyond screening. It made people feel seen and cared for,” she said.
