Gold Fields Medical Outreach Brings Life-Changing Healthcare to Wangarakrom and Badukrom
Hundreds of residents in the Tarkwa Nsuaem communities of Wangarakrom and Badukrom have benefited from a free, life-changing medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Health Service.
The outreach brought essential health services to their doorsteps—many for the very first time. The outreach, held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, saw medical doctors and dozens of health professionals deliver comprehensive screening and treatment services, including dental care, eye examinations, ear, nose and throat (ENT) checkups, HIV counselling and testing, TB screening, and National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal.
Lead Specialist for Gold Fields, Dr. Magdalene Bakari, emphasized the critical role of preventive healthcare, especially regarding hypertension, a condition often referred to as a “silent killer.”
“Hypertension usually has no early symptoms, but when left undetected, it can lead to stroke, kidney failure, and heart disease,” she said. “We are here to educate the community, offer screening, and encourage people to reduce salt, avoid processed seasonings, and return to healthy, natural diets.”
Dr. Bakari urged residents to adopt more active lifestyles and to prioritize regular check-ups at least every six months to prevent complications from hypertension.
Municipal Director of Health, Wilhemina Tiwaah Duah, praised the strong community participation and commended Gold Fields for consistently supporting healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach areas.
“This initiative reflects our goal of making comprehensive healthcare accessible to all,” she said. “Primary prevention is key, and this outreach helps us detect and manage conditions before they become serious.”
For many residents, the outreach was their first experience receiving specialist care. Some expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity.
“This is the first time in my life—and for my family—that we’ve seen a dentist. We didn’t even know how important dental care was until today,” said one community member.
Alex Guere, another resident, shared his relief after receiving free prescription glasses.
“I’ve been struggling to read for a long time, but I couldn’t afford an eye exam or glasses,” he said. “Today, I got both for free. I’m so grateful to Gold Fields Ghana Foundation for this help.”
Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Mr. Abdel Razak Yakubu, explained that the outreach is part of a quarterly programme aimed at improving healthcare access in the foundation’s host communities.
“We bring together doctors, nurses, optometrists, and other health professionals every three months to provide free medical care,” he said. “This quarter, we chose Wangarakrom and Badukrom, and we’re especially focused on preventive health. We began with an hour of education on hypertension and healthy living before the screenings.”
He added that before midday, over 200 people had already been screened, with a target to serve more than 800 by the end of the day.
“We aim to make health services more accessible and promote healthier lifestyles by returning to the basics—organic diets, natural spices, and physical activity,” Mr. Yakubu stressed.
The initiative has been widely lauded by health officials and residents alike as an effective way to extend quality healthcare to underserved areas, tackle non-communicable diseases like hypertension, and promote a culture of preventive medicine.
Source: Nana Esi Brew Monney
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