The programme, financed by the former First Lady through the Lordina Foundation, fulfils a September 14 pledge to organise a quarterly exercise for retired pas­tors of the church and their wives.

Services provided include labo­ratory tests for blood sugar levels, Hepatitis B, and prostate health. There were also medical consul­tations with urologists, gynaecol­ogists, dieticians, opticians, and general practitioners.

The foundation provided free medications to those who were required to purchase drugs. Rev. Kwame Sarpong Boateng, a board member of the Lordina Founda­tion, said the initiative aims to al­leviate concerns about the medical welfare of retired ministers and their spouses.

He highlighted some of the foundation’s charitable initiatives, including regular support and donations to orphanages, widows, and the elderly, construction of maternity and children’s wards in three regions, provision of medical supplies to health facilities, assistance to artisans and other impactful social projects.

Rev. Sarpong Boateng com­mended Mrs Mahama for her thoughtfulness and innovative approach to addressing social challenges.

Dr Padiki Derban, leader of the medical team, applauded the initiative, noting that some mem­bers of the Association may not be able to afford certain medications due to their high prices, making the initiative a timely and beneficial intervention.

Reverend Professor Kwesi Krereko, the immediate past pres­ident of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, a beneficiary of the programme, said it provides a vital lifeline for retired ministers and their spouses. He believes that the programme will enhance healthcare for the members and ex­tend their lives after active service in the ministry.

The association’s president, Reverend Dr Harry Insaidoo, was amazed at the thoroughness of the screening, adding that he did not anticipate such a detailed and comprehensive service.

“This kind of screening would cost a fortune if we had sought care at a medical facility. The prices for some of the medications provided for free at this event are very high. Receiving all these treatments and medications at no cost is incredibly heart-warming. It is a delight to see one of our own supporting the retired servants of the gospel,” he stated.

Reverend Dr Insaidoo ex­plained that many members who are on pension struggle to afford their medications because of their high costs, making the Lordina Foundation initiative particularly divine.

Mrs Lordina Dramani Ma­hama, who interacted with the medical team and the beneficiaries, expressed her excitement about the turnout and hoped that future events would be even more suc­cessful.