As part of its annual Customer Service Month celebration, Prudential Bank Limited has organised a series of health screening sessions for customers and individuals within the communities where it operates. The exercise was to give back to society and show appreciation to customers for their loyalty.
The events held in Accra, Tema, and Kumasi were done in partnership with Medifem MultiSpecialist Hospital and Fertility Centre, Danpong Medical Centre, The Trust Hospital in Accra with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The health screening exercise benefitted 718 people who were screened for various medical conditions, including breast cancer, hepatitis, malaria, diabetes and hypertension.
Over 100 persons who were diagnosed with various ailments were immediately referred to hospitals for further examinations. The doctors also issued prescriptions for other minor conditions that patients reported during the screening.
Speaking at the screening held at Aboabo in Kumasi, Mrs Akosua Boahen, Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, said Prudential Bank was intentional in contributing to the mental and physical well-being of clients and host communities. She said the exercise formed part of the corporate social responsibility activities of the Bank and was hopeful that numerous clients would continue to take the opportunities offered to become more concerned about their health. Mrs Boahen expressed delight at the participation of clients and community members, adding, “This will help strengthen the bond between the bank and its stakeholders and also show how keen we are in serving the communities we operate in.”
“Our desire is to make sure that our communities enjoy the development and opportunities the bank creates. When people enjoy the services rendered to them in good health, it will attract more customers to the bank,” she said. She expressed gratitude to the supporting medical facilities for their show of dedication and professionalism, adding that the collaboration would continue into the future for the benefit of all the institutions involved.
Ms Kendy Sarpong, the Business Development Officer of Medifem Multi-Specialist Hospital and Fertility Centre, explained that breast cancer was on the rise over the years and it was, therefore, important for people to take advantage of such opportunities to be screened for the disease.
According to her, the majority of breast cancer deaths could have been avoided if there had been early diagnosis and treatment.