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As guardians of cultural values and advocates for social welfare, Queen Mothers are important figures in our traditional society.
They are frequently seen as Mother figures who can bring about change and promote societal cohesion, by leading health programs, raising awareness of the value of health education and preventative care, and eventually making sure that community people are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make better decisions.
The initiatives taken by Nana Afia Badu Abrafi, the Queen Mother of Mpasatia in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, to offer her community free medical health screenings are a noteworthy illustration of this.
The program was made successful by the cooperation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), His Royal Highness Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Toase Chief Nana Yim Awere Ababio together with Toase Queen Nana Amonu Gyamfua Serwaa Bonsu, Mpasatia Chief Nana Okyere Karikari Appau, and as well as her International partners, Image, a nonprofit organisation, and a team of master’s and doctoral-degree medical professionals known as AGAPNER.
In addition to addressing urgent medical needs, this free medical screening encourages active engagement and wellness by empowering residents to take control of their health.
Psychiatric nurse Nana Afia Badu Abrafi emphasized that out of the 100 participants in the medical screening, 80% have been found to have high-level cases that necessitate ongoing screening programs.
According to Nana Afia Badu Abrafi, the medical health screening has also shown that many people have financial limitations that prevent them from getting healthcare, and the free test will assist in removing these obstacles.
However, the free medical health screening focused on offering vital services including cholesterol tests, diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks, and many more.
where Nana Hemaa is assisting in making sure that everyone in her community has the chance to monitor and control their health, irrespective of socioeconomic background.
During the screening exercise, Nana Afia Badu Abrafi informed the media that health screenings are more than just looking for diseases; they also provide important information about health risks and preventive measures.
She also advised community members who took part in the screening to learn important information about their health and wellbeing and to have their eating habits measured in order to improve healthcare outcomes.
