Physician assistants offer free health screening in Techiman

The Ghana Physician Assistants Association (GPAA) has begun a free community health screening exercise at four locations in Techiman as part of its 23rd Annual General Conference.

The exercise, running from October 26 to 31, 2026, is taking place at the forecourt of the Bonokyempem Hall, the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), the Techiman Central Market and the forecourt of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) office.

The initiative forms part of activities for the conference, which is being held under the theme: “From Policy to Practice: Positioning the Physician Assistant to Deliver Comprehensive Free Primary Healthcare at the Community Level.”

Speaking to reporters, the GPAA Regional Secretary, Philip Yaw Bomfeh, said the exercise was intended to make health screening accessible to workers and other residents who might struggle to find time to visit health facilities.

“We realised that most workers are busy and find it difficult to visit the hospital. So we decided to bring the screening to them,” he said.

“Regular health screening is important as a means of knowing your condition early for early treatment,” he added.

The screening also includes breast examinations and education on breast cancer awareness and early detection.

Lydia Waki, a midwife in charge of the screening process at Bamiri Health Centre, urged women to seek medical attention when they notice unusual changes in their breasts and to avoid self-medication.

“We are urging women to stay away from self-medication and rush to the hospital when they see any abnormal signs around their breasts,” she said. “Early detection saves lives.”

Residents who participated in the exercise expressed appreciation to the association for providing the services free of charge.

The GPAA is encouraging residents in and around Techiman to take advantage of the screening exercise before it ends on October 31.