The Chaplaincy and Life Values Promotion Centre of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) in collaboration with Breast Care International (BCI), Ghana Eye Society and the ENT Department of Atibie Government Hospital has organized a Health Screening Exercise as part of activities marking the 10th Chaplaincy Week celebration of the University.
The 10th Chaplaincy Week Celebration which was under the theme: Visibility, Anointed to Endure in Divine Wisdom” held from 10th to 17th April, 2016 undertook activities to meet the needs of the University community. These included exposition on the theme, health screening, games and a Thanks-Giving Service.
About 500 people comprising students, staff of PUCG and the citizenry of Abetifi Kwahu went through various health screening exercises for breast, sight and ear related issues. They were also taken through blood pressure and blood sugar tests for the appropriate medical advice.
The PRO of BCI, Mrs Adwoa Afriyie Bediako said their focus on students is intended to create awareness about Braest Cancer and braest related conditions that can cause premature deaths among women and men so that the necessary precautions will be taken.
The health screening exercises were carried out to help the staff, students of PUCG and citizenry of Abetifi Kwahu to receive medical attention and appropriate medical advice in the University’s quest to promote healthy life style in its community.
