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Prudential Bank holds health screening to mark

As part of its annual Customer Service Month celebration, the Prudential Bank has organised a series of health screening sessions for cus­tomers and individuals within the communities where it operates.

The exercise was to give back to society and show appreciation to customers for their loyalty.

The events held in Accra, Tema and Kumasi were done in partner­ship with Medifem Multi-Special­ist Hospital and Fertility Centre, Danpong Medical Centre, The Trust Hospital in Accra with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi.

The health screening exercise in all benefitted 718 people who were screened for various medical conditions including breast cancer, hepatitis, malaria, diabetes and hypertension.

Over 100 persons who were di­agnosed with various ailments were immediately referred to hospitals for further examinations.

The doctors also issued prescrip­tions for other minor conditions that patients reported during the screening.

Speaking at the screening held at Aboabo in Kumasi, Mrs Akosua Boahen, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, said Prudential Bank was intentional on contrib­uting to the mental and physical wellbeing of clients and host communities.

She said the exercise formed part of the corporate social responsi­bility activities of the Bank and was hopeful that numerous clients would continue to take the oppor­tunities offered to become more concerned about their health.

Mrs Boahen expressed delight at the participation of clients and community members adding, “This will help strengthen the bond be­tween the bank and its stakeholders and also show how keen we are in serving the communities we operate in.”

“Our desire is to make sure that our communities enjoy the devel­opment and opportunities the bank creates. When people enjoy the services rendered to them in good health, it will attract more custom­ers to the bank,” she said.

She expressed gratitude to the supporting medical facilities for their show of dedication and professionalism, adding that the collaboration would continue into the future for the benefit of all the institutions involved.

Ms Kendy Sarpong, the Business Development Officer of Medifem Multi-Specialist Hospital and Fer­tility Centre, explained that breast cancer was on the rise over the years and it was therefore import­ant for people to take advantage of such opportunities to be screened for the disease.

According to her, the majority of breast cancer deaths could have been avoided if there had been early diagnosis and treatment.

 BY TIMES REPORTER

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