Barimah Osei Hwedie II Celebrates Birth Month with Free Medical Outreach in Ejura

Joy and gratitude filled the forecourt of the Ejura Palace on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as the Ejurahene, Barimah Osei Hwedie II, marked his birth month by delivering the gift of health to his people. More than two hundred residents turned up for a day-long medical outreach that offered free screenings, treatment and medication, courtesy of a partnership between Akyama FM and the ANISE Health Care Foundation.
A mobile clinic sprang to life beneath canopies bearing the Ejura Divisional Council’s colours. Inside, a team of volunteer doctors and nurses led by Dr Angela Osei Mensah checked blood pressure and blood sugar levels, screened for hepatitis B, examined eyes and dispensed essential drugs. By mid-morning it was clear the gesture had answered a pressing need: dozens of attendees learned, for the first time, that they were living with hypertension or early-stage diabetes and were counselled on lifestyle changes and follow-up care.
In remarks delivered on his behalf by Akyama FM board member Okofo Asante, Barimah Osei Hwedie II explained that the outreach was both a celebration of life and a reaffirmation of duty. “Each birthday is a reminder that life itself is a gift,” the chief said. “I choose to honour that gift by serving my people and safeguarding their health. Preventive care is the surest path to a strong, productive Ejura, and I will continue to champion initiatives that bring healthcare to every doorstep.”
The Ejurahene urged residents to treat routine check-ups as an essential habit rather than a luxury, noting that many life-threatening conditions reveal no symptoms in their early stages. He also thanked Akyama FM for mobilising resources and the ANISE Health Care Foundation for assembling a high-calibre medical team at short notice. “When traditional leadership, media and healthcare professionals join forces,” he added, “communities thrive.”
Dr Angela Osei Mensah described the day as “timely and lifesaving.” She revealed that nearly half of those screened required immediate counselling or referral. “Without today’s intervention, several participants might have gone years without knowing they were at risk,” she said. “We applaud the Ejurahene for transforming a personal milestone into a public good, and ANISE Health Care Foundation stands ready to support future programmes that keep Ejura healthy.”
Grateful beneficiaries echoed that sentiment. Sixty-year-old trader Adwoa Mensima, found to have elevated blood pressure, said the outreach saved her a costly trip to a distant hospital. “The chief has shown he truly cares,” she remarked, clutching a bag of free medication. “May he live long to continue these good works.”
As dusk settled and the last patient departed, volunteers dismantled the makeshift clinic with a sense of accomplishment. For Barimah Osei Hwedie II, the birthday month celebration had achieved its purpose: turning a personal anniversary into a communal embrace, and reminding Ejura that good health is a birth-right worth protecting—together.