Story by : Agonaba Dehyee
The Women Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, Abura Dunkwa District, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service - Abura Dunkwa District Hospital, has organized a comprehensive health and empowerment programme to mark the International Day of the Girl Child Celebration at the Abura Dunkwa Durbar Grounds.
The programme, held on Saturday, 17th October, 2026, was on the theme "Investing in the health, safety and empowerment of every child and women" and brought together hundreds of women, young girls and students within the Abura Dunkwa community.
Activities for the day included an Empowerment Session, Health Talk, Blood Pressure and Glucose Screening, and Breast Cancer Screening and Health Education.
Speaking at the event, the Abura Dunkwa District Minister's wife, Osofomaame Grace Offeibea Addanney, encouraged women and young girls to be well informed about the menace of breast cancer and the numerous challenges facing the girl child, including cyberbullying and teenage pregnancy.
According to her, empowering girls with the right information will help produce beautiful, confident and responsible young women in Abura Dunkwa and beyond.
Osofomaame Addanney expressed her sincere gratitude to all invited guests, especially the Special Guest of Honour, Nana Abena Afariwaa-Nyarko III, for gracing the occasion.
She also commended Mrs. Charlotte Yanney, C.E.O of Adom Ara Kwa Enterprise, for supporting the programme with educational materials such as textbooks, pens, and sanitary pads which were distributed freely to participants.
The Special Guest of Honour, Nana Abena Afariwaa-Nyarko III, in her address, advised all women to take time to have their breasts examined and screened regularly to prevent and ensure early detection of breast cancer.
She said early detection remains the most effective tool in the fight against breast cancer and urged mothers to encourage their daughters to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Participants who benefited from the free health screening expressed excitement and gratitude to the organizers, describing the programme as timely and impactful.
Nana Abena Afariwa Nyarkoh ( Special Guest of Honor)
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