The Meridian Medical Centre holds medical screening exercise for children and adolescents, as part of its long-standing commitment to community health.
The centre has previously focused on adult screenings, but this year marked the ninth edition of its outreach programme targeting younger populations.
The Medical Centre offered a comprehensive range of health checks, including general physical examinations, skin assessments and evaluations for obesity and growth.
Children were also tested for GGPD deficiency and underwent vision and hearing screenings, dental examinations, and nutritional counseling sessions for their parents, among other assessments.
The programme aimed to reach at least 200 children, with support from medical officers in various hospitals, including a representative from Tema General Hospital.
According to the quality assurance manager, Madam Selasie, the health conditions observed during the screenings,Many children showed signs of dental and cranial issues, while others appeared to be underdeveloped for their age.
She emphasized that without quality assurance manager at Meridian Medical Centre,such screenings, parents often remain unaware of their children’s health challenges.
She urged parents to prioritize regular checkups and not let busy work schedules become an excuse. She cautioned against self-diagnosing at home and encouraged families to take advantage of free screening opportunities, noting that children diagnosed during the exercise would be referred for further care.
A senior medical officer, Bridgette Ocansey thanked the media for coverage and also called on potential sponsors to support.
