KGL Foundation Expands Community Impact Through Health Screening and Blood donation exercise in Bolgatanga

By – Prosper Adaakai

The Programmes Manager of the KGL Foundation, Mr Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, has highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to transforming lives across Ghana through interventions in health,
education, sports, arts and culture, and youth empowerment. Speaking
on the sidelines of a free health screening and blood donation exercise scheduled for in Bolgatanga, Mr Annorbah-Sarpei explained
that the KGL Foundation serves as the corporate social responsibility
arm of the KGL Group and is focused on delivering meaningful social
impact nationwide. According to him, while the KGL Group is widely
known for supporting Ghana’s national football teams, including the
Black Stars, the Foundation’s work extends far beyond sports
sponsorship. He said the Foundation operates under five key thematic
areas. These include health, where it undertakes health screening
programmes and supports healthcare facilities; education, through
scholarship schemes and infrastructure development; sports
development, with a focus on nurturing juvenile talent under the age of 17 for future national representation; arts and culture, where support is provided to festivals, music, fashion and film initiatives; and youth empowerment, which equips young people with employable skills and economic opportunities. Mr Annorbah-Sarpei noted that the Foundation’s decision to organise the health outreach in Bolgatanga reflects its commitment to ensuring that development interventions
reach all parts of the country. He observed that although the Foundation had previously organised similar programmes in Tamale, it was important to demonstrate that Northern Ghana extends beyond one city.

“We want people to realise that the north is quite vast and diverse. Bolgatanga is a unique community with rich cultural heritage and
proximity to neighbouring countries. We felt it was important to come
here, engage with the people, showcase our support and learn more
about their culture,” he stated.

Mr Annorbah-Sarpei further highlighted the Foundation’s growing
investment in mental healthcare across the country. He revealed that
the Foundation, in partnership with the Eve Medical Foundation and
supported by Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu, has constructed
a new ultra-modern health facility at the Kwame
Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Medical Village
in Boadi, Kumasi, aimed at improving mental health, wellness, and general medical care for women and children. The facility, known as the KGL Eve Medical Centre, is expected to serve communities across
the Ashanti and Northern regions and is equipped with psychiatric consultation rooms, therapy and counselling units, inpatient wards,
diagnostic and pharmacy services, rehabilitation spaces, and administrative offices. The centre is the first of its kind in the Northern Sector, designed to provide comprehensive mental health services and address growing healthcare needs

In addition, he said the Foundation has renovated several mental health facilities nationwide as part of efforts to improve access to quality mental healthcare.

Touching on the blood donation exercise, Mr Annorbah-Sarpei
stressed the critical importance of maintaining adequate blood supplies in hospitals. He noted that blood donations save lives,
particularly during childbirth emergencies, accidents and other
critical medical situations where immediate transfusions are required.

“A lot of people forget that blood is life. Women in labour, accident
victims and many other patients depend on blood transfusions to
survive. Our objective is to support the Regional Hospital’s blood
bank so that life-saving blood is readily available whenever it is
needed,” he said.

He stressed that the health of mothers and children is
central to national development, describing them as key national
assets. He noted that many Ghanaians often neglect regular health
checks, adding that early detection remains critical in preventing complications and reducing avoidable deaths. As part of its outreach
activities, the Foundation organised a free health screening exercise
in the Bolgatanga Municipality, covering conditions such as hepatitis B and C, HIV, malaria, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and general health assessments.
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A Public Health Nurse, Rosemary Akolbire, raised concern about the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, noting that many cases go undetected until complications arise.

One of the beneficiaries, Abubakar Zakaria, described the
exercise as timely, saying it offered residents a rare opportunity to know their health status and take preventive action. Other beneficiaries have called on organisations to replicate similar
initiatives to expand access to healthcare and strengthen health
awareness in underserved communities.

Source – gbcuraonline.com