National Cardiothoracic Centre hosts free health screening for Ghana Police Service

As part of its 35th-anniversary celebrations, the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital organized a free health screening event for the Ghana Police Service.

The event, held at the police headquarters in Accra on Friday, June 21, 2024, saw hundreds of officers and civilians undergoing extensive medical checkups.

The screening assessed various health parameters, including blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, and oxygen saturation. Participants also received lab tests and medical advice based on their results.

Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, highlighted the significance of this initiative.

“To crown our celebration, we decided to organize a medical screening for the Ghana Police Service.

“The police service is one of the most important and delicate institutions in the entire country. When we sat down as a centre, we realized that even the peace of mind to come to work takes some people in the background to ensure that there is security,” he said.

He further emphasized the importance of maintaining the health and well-being of police officers.

“We realized as a centre that these are people who need to be kept well, strong, and healthy at all times. So, we dedicated this day to reach out to the Ghana Police Service and conduct a free medical screening for all of them.

“This is a token of appreciation to tell the Ghana Police that we appreciate and value the work they do and that we cherish their input into the peace and security of the country,” he added.

Dr. Innocent Adzamli, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at the National Cardiothoracic Centre, added, “As part of our planning, we thought it wise that we need to give back to our society.

“We think that we can give back to society through the Ghana Police Service, so we have come to the headquarters to screen them for what we call cardiovascular risk diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.”

Commissioner of Police (COP) Mohammed Suraji, Director-General of Operations for the Ghana Police Service, expressed gratitude on behalf of the police.

He praised the team for their efforts and emphasized the need for more such activities to ensure the well-being of police officers, which in turn contributes to the peace and development of the country.

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