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Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Ewuraba Eesi, has organised free medical care for over 900 people in Sekondi Takoradi.

The exercise provided an opportunity for the beneficiaries to be screened for various illnesses, including; hepatisis B, blood sugar, RDT for malaria, vital signs, deworming, height, weight, body mass index, COVID19 vaccinations as well as heneral health talk on rational use of medicine.

Ewuraba Eesi revealed that the exercise was aimed at improving the health conditions of the people so they would remain productive to enhancing the development of the metropolis.

She added it was important for people to be concerned about their health as regular checkups helped in identifying problems early in people for redress to prevent health implications.

Ewuraba Eesi further reminded the people of the spread of the coronavirus disease, adding that the COVID-19 vaccinations was to help the residents boost their immune system to prevent future Covid infections.

She assured making the exercise an annual event and appealed for support from individuals, NGOs, philanthropists and benevolent organisations to bring relief to the vulnerable about health care.

The 2021 Western Region best female gospel artist of the year, called on the public especially the youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid indulging in acts that had the tendency to jeopardise their health.

Ewuraba Eesi was grateful to Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists, Pharmacy Council, Connect 97.1 FM, Amanfoo 101.5 FM, Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, (EKMA), Joepizo Pharmacy, Kabmore Pharmacy, AA Mensah Pharmacy for sponsoring and making the exercise a success.

She also expressed appreciation to her colleague musicians for gracing the event.

Meanwhile, beneficiaries were also taking through counselling on how to live a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced nutritional diet to enhance their immune system.

Some of the residents, who spoke to BogaalihashimNews, expressed gratitude to Ewuraba Eesi for the initiative and urged her to repeat the gesture often.