Lordina Foundation sponsors free health screening for retired pastors

Former First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has organised a free health screening for members of the Assemblies of God Retired Ministers and Spouses Association in Accra. 

The programme, financed through the Lordina Foundation, fulfils a pledge to organise a quarterly exercise for retired pastors of the church and their wives.

Services provided included laboratory tests for blood sugar levels, Hepatitis B and prostate health. There were medical consultations with urologists, gynaecologists, dietitians, opticians and general practitioners .

The foundation provided free medications to those who were required to purchase drugs.

Rev. Kwame Sarpong Boateng, a board member of the Lordina Foundation, said the initiative aims to alleviate concerns about the medical welfare of retired ministers and their spouses. 

Initiatives

He highlighted some of the Foundation’s charitable initiatives, including regular support and donations to orphanages, widows and the elderly, construction of maternity and children’s wards in three regions, provision of medical supplies to health facilities, assistance to artisans and other impactful social projects.

Rev. Boateng commended Mrs Mahama for her thoughtfulness and innovative approach to addressing social challenges.

Dr Padiki Derban, the leader of the medical team, applauded the initiative, noting that some members of the association may not be able to afford certain medications due to their high prices, making the initiative a timely and beneficial intervention.

Reverend Professor Kwesi Krereko, the immediate past president of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a beneficiary of the programme, said it provided a vital lifeline for retired ministers and their spouses.

He believed that the programme would enhance healthcare for the members and extend their lives after active service in the ministry.

Thorough screening

The association's president, Reverend Dr Harry Insaidoo, was amazed at the thoroughness of the screening, adding that he did not anticipate such a detailed and comprehensive service.

“This kind of screening would cost a fortune if we had sought care at a medical facility. The prices for some of the medications provided for free at this event are very high. Receiving all these treatments and medications at no cost is incredibly heartwarming. It is a delight to see one of our own supporting the retired servants of the gospel,” he stated.

Reverend Dr Insaidoo explained that many pension members struggled to afford their medications because of their high costs, making the Lordina Foundation initiative particularly divine.

Mrs Mahama, who interacted with the medical team and the beneficiaries, expressed her excitement about the turnout and hoped that future events would be even more successful.