More than 145 retired ministers and their spouses from the Assemblies of God Church in the Greater Accra region have benefited from the third free health screening programme organised by the Lordina Foundation on Friday. 

The quarterly initiative, held at the church's Ringway branch, provides vital health consultation and free medication to ensure the continued well-being of the retirees.

First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama initiated the programme through the Lordina Foundation following a pledge she made during a church event in September 2024 to provide regular health support for members of the Assemblies of God Retired Ministers and Spouses Association. Both the First Lady and her husband, President John Dramani Mahama, are members of the church.

Urologists, gynaecologists, dietitians, opticians, and general practitioners were among the specialists who handled the screening and consultations. Beneficiaries received laboratory tests covering essential indicators such as blood sugar levels, Hepatitis B, certain cancers, and prostate health. They were also given drugs prescribed by the medical officers. 

Addressing the retirees, Mrs Mahama noted that the third edition built on the successes of the first and second screenings held in November 2024 and March 2025, respectively.

She urged participants to take advantage of the services offered and emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to prescribed medications for sustained health benefits.

The First Lady described the initiative as one of the ways the Lordina Foundation gives back to society and supports those who have dedicated their lives to serving others.

Mrs Mahama also took the opportunity to inform the beneficiaries about the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares. She encouraged those with chronic non-communicable diseases to register with the programme when it becomes operational, explaining that it is designed to address health needs for conditions not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and will provide preventive care at the community level.

Reverend Dr. Harry Insaidoo, President of the Assemblies of God Retired Ministers and Spouses Association, expressed profound gratitude for the initiative.

"To us, it was one of the biggest and the most exciting moments for us, as every three months, the doctors will thoroughly examine you, and thereafter, they will give you medication," he stated. "Not only that, they will also offer pieces of advice on how to live a good and healthy life."

He extended his appreciation to both Mrs Mahama and the President, calling the intervention "enormous."

Mrs Mahama also thanked the dedicated medical team for their hard work and the leadership of the Assemblies of God church, particularly Reverend Benjamin Teye Tettey, Head Pastor of the Ringway Gospel Centre, for graciously providing the venue for the quarterly clinics.