Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has joined forces with the Ghana AIDS Commission in a powerful call for early testing and preventive healthcare, during a free health screening outreach held for some of the nation’s most underserved communities.
The outreach, held in Accra, focused on providing vital health services to hairdressers, tailors, kayayee (female head porters), and market women, groups often overlooked in mainstream healthcare delivery.
Taking to her official Facebook page, Mrs Mahama described the exercise as a “privilege”, noting that its goal was not only to offer free screening and counselling but to empower citizens to take charge of their health.
“Early testing saves lives,” the First Lady emphasised. “Knowing your health status is the first crucial step towards living a long and healthy life and it helps protect your loved ones too.”
The event featured an array of essential services, includin:
HIV and syphilis screening
Breast cancer checks
Blood pressure monitoring
BMI and nutrition counselling
Screening for other medical conditions
HIV/AIDS prevention education
Hundreds of participants turned up for the free services, many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to receive care they otherwise couldn’t afford.
Health workers on site provided advice on lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and the importance of regular check-ups, a message Mrs Mahama hopes will resonate far beyond the day’s event.
“Our vulnerable communities deserve dignity, care, and access to basic health services,” she said. “When we invest in their well-being, we build a stronger, healthier nation.”
The initiative is part of a broader partnership between the Office of the First Lady and the Ghana AIDS Commission to boost public health awareness and promote early testing across the country.
