The Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Cape Coast has organised a clinical session, medical screening, mass and get-together for the aged of the church and their families in recognition of their contributions to the church, community and the country.
Briefing the press at the ceremony, a lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Eric Amunquandoh, said the activities formed part of the church’s social responsibility to the elderly.
Dr Amuquandoh said each year about 200 adults benefited from such activities and that the church also donated to the adults who used the occasion as a point of interaction.
He said besides the screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, among other ailments, the beneficiaries were also given first line drugs.
He said the medical team also visited the aged who were confined to their homes and could not attend the programme at the church’s premises due to their conditions.
Mr Anthony Panyin Arhin, People’s Warden of the church called on society to support the aged who had made meaningful contributions to nation building.
He called on the youth to respect the elderly and lead exemplary lives in order to become useful citizens of the country in future.
He described the event as a forum for the aged to meet old friends apart from its health and spiritual significance.
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