Residents of Glefe, a suburb of Dansoman in Accra, have received free health screening from telecommunication giant, Vodafone Ghana.

The gesture was part of a medical outreach to flood victims and residents of flood-affected areas in the Accra metropolis.

The screening programme; dubbed 'Healthfest' was in line with Vodafone Ghana's £100,000 package to support victims through blood donation exercises, provision of relief items for displaced families and provision of medical supplies to hospitals.

Speaking after the exercise, Head of Vodafone Ghana Foundation, Nana Yaa Ofori-Koree, said: “Vodafone is activating its various health platforms to drive a public health education campaign on the health impacts and risks associated with the floods, especially cholera and typhoid.

“Vodafone Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service will replicate the free healthcare initiative in Tema New Town, Nungua Coco Beach and Accra New Town,” Nana Yaa indicated.

Glefe residents expressed their appreciation to Vodafone Ghana for coming quickly to their aid with a medical team to treat, counsel and comfort them in their time of needs.

Since its establishment, the Vodafone Ghana Foundation has moved from just funding projects to investing in developing sustainable initiatives that solve pressing social issues and benefit several communities in the country.