PCG Ramseyer Congregation holds outreach at Mallam Market
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Ramseyer Congregation, Sakaman, has organised an outreach for the people at the Mallam Market in the Greater Accra Region.
In all, over 400 individuals benefitted from a free health screening and medical support during the outreach.
The event, held on the theme: “Maranatha—Our Lord Cometh”, aims to improve healthcare access among hard-to-reach populations.
The outreach, which involved evangelism and free health screenings, drew hundreds of traders, shoppers and residents.
The beneficiaries were screened for various health conditions, including diabetes, blood pressure, ear and dental diseases, malaria, Body Mass Index (BMI,) hepatitis B, breast cancer and high cholesterol.
The beneficiaries were screened, counselled and given free medication, while those identified with complications were referred to appropriate health facilities for further diagnoses and care.
The District Minister & Senior Minister of the PCG, Ramseyer Congregation, Rev. Dr Kofi Amfo-Akonnor, said the initiative was inspired by Christ’s mission in Luke Chapter 4, which called on believers to preach the Good News, free the oppressed and bring healing and hope to those in need.
“We are here to continue the work our Lord Jesus Christ did here on earth and the command He gave us to continue.
Many people today are imprisoned not just physically but by sin, and He came to set them free.
He came to clothe those who walk in shame and to heal the sick,” he added.
The exercise, he said, was based on three key pillars, including spiritual growth, physical health and social support.
“This is not just about our members. Markets are where we find vulnerable women and families, and we wanted everyone here to benefit, especially those who need it most,” he added.
Rev. Dr Amfo-Akonnor urged the community to take their health seriously, stressing that good health is the foundation of a productive life.
The Associate Minister of the congregation, Rev. Joseph Nii Odartey Acquah, said the initiative was designed to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the people.
He emphasised that the outreach aligned with the mission of Jesus Christ
A medical Practitioner, Philibells Medical Centre, Eric Asamoah, advised Ghanaians to regularly check their blood pressure, adding, “If you monitor it closely, you can manage it early and avoid severe complications.”
