Accra, April 20, GNA – With a health screening and education on nutrition and lifestyle disease prevention, the Renel Ghana Foundation marked World Health Day with women-led groups at Walewale in the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly.
With the theme: “My health, my right”, the Foundation partnered with the Municipal Health Directorate to empower women with health information that would also benefit their families and communities.
A total of 60 women from the Sungataba and Sakintihi rural groups benefited from the event, held at the Assembly, according to a press release issued to the Ghana News Agency on Friday.
“The focus of the event was to empower women-led rural groups with essential knowledge on maintaining good health and ensuring access to health care services, as women are at the center of sustainable development,” the statement said.
They were educated about their rights to health and the importance of a balanced diet for overall well-being.
“Participants were encouraged to assert their rights to health care services and prioritize their health needs, especially in the prevention of anemia, the most common health problem in the Municipality.”
Thus, they were informed about locally accessible iron-rich foods and how to plan their families for a healthy lifestyle.
They shared their experiences and concerns about health-related issues and expressed their appreciation for the knowledge imparted to them.
The screening covered their blood pressure and sugar levels, body temperature and body mass index, among other issues.
It also identified underlying health issues and provided the necessary guidelines for further medical intervention.
Representatives from Chief Walewale’s Palace, the Chief Imam of Walewale and the Office of the Municipal Chief Executive attended the event, showing their support for the cause.
Their participation, according to the release, underscored the collective efforts to promote the health and well-being of the community.
“Such initiatives are essential to promote a culture of good health and well-being (SDG 3) within communities, ultimately contributing to sustainable development and livelihoods,” it said.
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