As part of its commitment to promoting preventive healthcare and community well-being, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has organised a free health screening exercise for worshippers at the Charismatic Evangelical Ministry (CEM) Church in North Legon.
The initiative comes at a time when stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in Ghana, with high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels identified as major contributing factors. Through the exercise, congregants were screened for hypertension, diabetes and cholesterol-related conditions, enabling early detection and intervention.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director of CBG, Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey, underscored the importance of preventive healthcare and the bank’s determination to help build healthier communities across the country
According to her, CBG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda for 2026 has shifted from traditional philanthropy to a more proactive focus on preventive health interventions aimed at reaching thousands of Ghanaians in their communities and places of worship.
“At CBG this year, we have decided that what we mainly want to do is preventive health. Throughout the year, we will be going to various churches and centres to educate people so they understand that it’s better to prevent than wait for the problem to happen,” Dr. Kwetey stated.
The health screening exercise forms part of the bank’s “Health and Community” CSR pillar and reflects a growing commitment to improving public health outcomes through education and early diagnosis.
Dr. Kwetey revealed that the bank has already conducted three similar health outreach programmes in collaboration with Troskit Services and plans to organise at least four additional screening sessions in different communities before the end of the year.
At the North Legon event, the bank targeted at least 50 percent of the church’s estimated 4,000-member congregation.
“We are encouraging all the people who came to church today to come through, know your status and know how to move better,” she urged.
Beyond healthcare, Dr. Kwetey used the occasion to reiterate CBG’s support for the government’s proposed Women’s Bank initiative, emphasising the institution’s commitment to empowering women and young people as catalysts for national development.
“We believe that if you empower the woman, you empower the nation. At CBG, we are focusing on women and young children because women hold the country and children and the youth will add to the generation and let it move forward,” she explained.
The health outreach initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of all ages. By targeting non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes through routine screening and awareness creation, CBG aims to contribute to improved community health outcomes and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
The CBG Health Train is expected to visit another church later this month as part of the bank’s ongoing grassroots health advocacy programme. The initiative reflects the bank’s broader strategy of building a strong and trusted brand through meaningful community engagement and tangible social impact.
Established in 2018 following the consolidation of five insolvent banks, Consolidated Bank Ghana remains a wholly state-owned financial institution.
Over the years, the bank has leveraged its local market expertise and strong corporate governance structures to establish itself as one of Ghana’s leading SME-focused banks while continuing to invest in initiatives that improve the lives of Ghanaians.
