Accra: Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), has provided free health screening for residents of Baatsona and its environs in Accra. The beneficiaries, numbering about 300, and of different age groups, attended the session held Sunday at the premises of Power in Worship International Ministries.
According to Ghana News Agency, health professionals assisted participants by checking their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, and offering counselling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In an interview, Mrs. Mavis Frempong, the Head of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brands, explained the bank's CSR initiatives, which focus on health, education, and community service. She highlighted that the CSR pillar on health seeks to provide free screenings for 1,000 people across three locations by the first quarter of the year.
Mrs. Frempong, speaking on behalf of the Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Naomi Horlali Kwetey, emphasized the importance of regular health checks. She stated, "A healthy mind resides in a healthy body; you cannot manage your health if you don't know your status." The theme for this year is 'Know your numbers in the area of diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.' She noted that having a health issue is not "a death sentence as there are ways to stay healthy even if one is on the borderline or has crossed certain health thresholds."
Mrs. Frempong also reiterated CBG's commitment to community health and well-being, expressing gratitude to the partners who supported the health screening. Medical doctors present at the event emphasized the importance of routine health checks, a healthy diet, and regular exercise as measures for early intervention and prevention of common ailments.
CBG is an indigenous financial institution that provides superior banking solutions. It obtained a universal banking licence to conduct fully-fledged banking activities in 2018. Over the years, the Bank has positioned itself as a reputable and profitable brand, becoming one of the largest and leading Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME)-oriented banks in Ghana.