{
  "id": 17103997,
  "title": "Asutifi North MP provides free surgery for 130 people with hernia, other conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/asutifi-north-mp-provides-free-surgery-for-130-people-with-hernia",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:03:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asutifi-north-mp-provides-free-surgery-for-130-people-with-hernia-other-conditions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in Ghana's Ahafo Region, has sponsored free surgeries for 130 constituents suffering from hernia, hydrocele, breast lumps, and lipoma. The operation took place at the Asutifi North District Hospital in Kenyasi. Speaking to Adom News, Addo allocated funds from his National Health Insurance Fund to support the patients and ensure they received timely medical care. He explained that the initiative aimed to alleviate the financial burden on affected constituents and prevent complications by treating conditions early. The hospital's Medical Superintendent, Dr Obed Beyin-Mensah, praised the MP for his generous gesture, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment. The exercise also raised awareness among residents about the hospital's capacity to manage the covered conditions. One beneficiary, Yaw Manu from Gyedu, expressed gratitude to Addo for his support, stating that the intervention enabled him to receive the treatment he needed after enduring financial constraints for several years.",
  "summary": "The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has sponsored free surgical procedures for 130 constituents suffering from hernia and three other medical conditions. The exercise, held at the Asutifi North District Hospital in Kenyasi, covered patients diagnosed with hernia, hydrocele, breast lumps and lipoma. Speaking to Adom News, […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}