Gut-Care Africa and Tusk Foundation celebrate fathers with health, food, and fitness event

In celebration of Father’s Day, the Gut-Care Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Tusk Foundation, hosted a vibrant community health event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Tusk Basketball Court in Adenta East. 

The event combined free health screenings, vegan food sampling, health talks, massages, and fun sporting activities to promote wellness and preventive care among men and families.

Themed “Honouring Fathers through Health and Wellness,” the event attracted residents, athletes, health-conscious individuals, and wellness advocates. Participants enjoyed a range of services including quantum analysis, iridology, blood sugar checks, haemoglobin testing, uric acid screening, and chair massages offered by health professionals and volunteers.

Speaking at the event, Dr Emmanuel Biney, founder of Gut-Care Africa, said the initiative was part of the foundation’s ongoing mission to introduce preventive and regenerative health to Ghanaians.

“We are here to expose the Adenta community to the message we’ve been sharing for 16 years—that gut health is central to overall well-being. We’re helping people better understand their bodies and giving them tools to move beyond symptom management into real healing,” he explained.

Dr Biney added that the foundation seeks to empower the public with clinical data, dietary guidance, and early diagnostics to promote immune health, especially among athletes.

“Many sportsmen and women are unaware that joint discomfort, fatigue and even liver function issues can be linked to poor bowel health. Our aim is to help them adjust their diets, reduce ultra-processed foods, and embrace regenerative nutrition for long-term wellness,” he said.

Wellness, sports and nutrition meet on one platform

Lester Achiah, CEO of Tusk Foundation, described the event as a convergence of sports, community health, and education.

“This is not a one-off. We intend to host quarterly screenings to give people—especially athletes—access to crucial health insights. Just because someone is active on the court doesn’t mean they are healthy,” he said.

“We discovered Gut-Care Africa’s work around gut health and saw a natural connection with our goal to promote holistic well-being for our players and the community,” Mr Achiah added.

He noted that the Tusk Basketball team, currently ranked second in the Greater Accra League, is also preparing for regional and continental competition, and highlighted the role of health in athlete performance.

“You can’t compete at the next level if your body isn’t in shape—physically or internally. That’s why partnerships like this matter.”

The Ultra Spa, a wellness brand based in Adenta, supported the event with free chair massages, focusing on muscle tension relief and blood circulation.

“Massage is an essential part of health. It goes beyond luxury—it’s a remedy. It aids circulation, relieves stress, and tackles issues like migraines, joint pain, and muscular stiffness,” said Dumevi K. Collins, President and Lead Consultant of The Ultra Spa.

He also dispelled misconceptions around massage therapy.

“There’s a myth that all spa services are for relaxation or pleasure. Ours are health-focused. We offer alternative healing for people who sit long hours or engage in sports,” he noted, encouraging regular massage therapy as part of a healthy lifestyle.

The event featured GC Kitchen, which offered delicious vegan food samples, promoting healthy, plant-based diets as part of the Gut-Care Foundation’s regenerative health campaign.

Participants of all ages engaged in basketball games, interactive sessions, and one-on-one consultations, creating an energetic and health-conscious atmosphere in honour of fathers.