Physician assistants offer free health screening in Techiman

The Ghana Physician Assistants Association (GPAA) launched a free community health screening event at four sites in Techiman as part of its 23rd Annual General Conference. Scheduled from October 26 to 31, 2026, the screenings took place at the Bonokyempem Hall, RCC, Techiman Central Market, and the NHIS office forecourt. The event aligned with the conference theme, "From Policy to Practice: Positioning the Physician Assistant to Deliver Comprehensive Free Primary Healthcare at the Community Level."

GPAA Regional Secretary Philip Yaw Bomfeh explained the initiative aimed to make health screening accessible to busy workers and residents who typically find it challenging to visit medical facilities. He emphasized that early detection through regular screenings is crucial for timely treatment. The screenings included breast examinations and breast cancer awareness education.

Midwife Lydia Waki strongly urged women to seek medical help upon noticing any unusual changes in their breasts and to avoid self-medication. She stressed that early detection saves lives. Attendees who underwent the screenings expressed gratitude to the GPAA for providing the services free of charge. The GPAA urges residents in and around Techiman to seize the opportunity to participate in the screenings before the exercise concludes on October 31.