Dr. Apetorgbor Commends Adidome Chief for Visionary Health Kiosk Project
The Commissioner and Volta Region Representative to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has lauded the Chief of Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, for his visionary leadership in championing community healthcare through the launch of the Health Kiosk Project.
Dr. Apetorgbor, who chaired the commissioning ceremony on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Adidome, described the project as a life-saving initiative that demonstrates how traditional leadership can directly impact the well-being of the people.
The Health Kiosk, spearheaded by the Wellness Bridge Initiative (WBI) under the leadership of Togbe Agyeman, is designed to provide routine health screenings for early detection of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. It focuses on reaching vulnerable groups like market vendors, okada riders, hawkers, and pedestrians, ensuring that preventive healthcare is accessible right within the community.
In his remarks, Dr. Apetorgbor stressed the importance of prioritizing health as the foundation of national development. “Health and development are inseparable. A healthy population forms the bedrock of a productive economy. This initiative puts community well-being at the centre of our development efforts by ensuring early detection and management of chronic conditions,” he said.
He further noted that the Health Kiosk aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s people-centred health policy, which emphasizes community-based health delivery, preventive care, and early diagnosis to reduce avoidable illnesses and deaths.
The Health Kiosk Project is anchored on four key pillars: encouraging routine blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring, promoting healthier nutrition, encouraging regular physical activity, and establishing age-specific fitness clubs under the campaign “Age is a Number.”
Calling for broader support, Dr. Apetorgbor appealed to philanthropists, development agencies, and traditional rulers across the Volta Region to replicate similar projects in their communities. “Let us light these small fires in our communities—for when each of our stools rises in unity and purpose, the whole region shall glow with development,” he urged.
The commissioning ceremony featured a free community health screening and attracted a wide range of participants, including the District Chief Executive for Central Tongu, the District Health Director, traditional leaders, health professionals, and local residents.
