Ensign Global College champions health awareness at Krobo Ngmayem Festival

At the 131st Ngmayem Festival in October 2024, Ensign Global College (EGC) combined cultural celebration with proactive health outreach, emphasising its commitment to community well-being. 

The college, alongside students, alumni, and the University of Utah’s Center for Global Surgery (CGS), led a health awareness drive to inform festival attendees about the importance of breast cancer screening and other preventative health measures. 

On Saturday, October 19, EGC’s team, in partnership with the Lower Manya Krobo Traditional Council, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Health Directorate, Narbita Hospital, Atua Government Hospital, St. Martin DePorres Hospital, Top-Up Pharmacy, and other local health partners, offered screenings for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. 

Attendees received free health checks, contributing to EGC’s mission of expanding public access to essential health services.

Reflecting on the event, Dr. Stephen Manortey, EGC’s Director of Academic Programmes, stated, “Participating in this year’s Ngmayem Festival as part of our 10th anniversary reflects Ensign’s deep-rooted mission to enhance community health and raise public awareness.” 

Dr. Edward Kofi Sutherland, EGC faculty member and Site Director for CGS West Africa, further commented, “We are proud to work with our community partners to extend proactive health education and support directly to the community.”

Continuing their community engagement, EGC joined the Krobo community for the Yokama Day Celebration on Monday, 21st October. The college’s President, Prof. Stephen Alder, reiterated EGC’s commitment, saying, “Ensign Global College is committed to working alongside the Krobo people and communities to promote education, health, and development. Together, we can create lasting change for future generations.”