Aflao: Torgbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, the Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, has urged residents to prioritise their health and seek early medical attention to promote a healthy population and national development.
According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbui Fiti expressed concern that some individuals delay seeking medical care at accredited health facilities and instead resort to churches and traditional remedies when they fall ill. He made these remarks during the fifth anniversary celebration of DJ Benner Fun Club in Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.
The Paramount Chief warned that such practices could sometimes worsen health conditions, as patients often only visit health facilities when their situations become critical. He encouraged residents to take advantage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), highlighting the free registration and renewal services provided under the scheme.
Torgbui Fiti noted that the NHIS is a crucial intervention aimed at improving access to healthcare but expressed concern that some eligible residents were not fully benefiting from it. He commended the NHIS management for their efforts in renewing expired cards and registering new members, urging them to continue public education to encourage more people to enroll.
He emphasized that maintaining good health is a shared responsibility and called on individuals to make regular health checks and early medical consultation a priority. The Paramount Chief advised residents not to take their health for granted, adding that a healthy population is essential for sustainable growth and development.