Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has received commendation for his commitment to community development and public health following a free health screening exercise organised ahead of the climax of the Abuakwa North for Christ Crusade.
The exercise, which commenced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the newly constructed Sokode-Juaso Durbar Grounds, was aimed at bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents while encouraging them to prioritise their health and seek early medical attention.
Dr Prince Akoto, a medical doctor and team leader of the screening exercise, praised the chief for the initiative, describing it as a significant intervention to promote the health and general well-being of community members.
He emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare and urged residents to take advantage of screening opportunities to identify potential health conditions before they become severe.
Dr Akoto also highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness, noting that October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
He encouraged women to undergo regular breast examinations and screening, stressing that early detection remains critical to improving treatment outcomes and saving lives.
Some beneficiaries of the exercise expressed gratitude to Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I for making healthcare services and professional medical advice accessible to them, describing the initiative as beneficial to the community.
The Abuakwa North for Christ Crusade will climax on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with the commissioning of the newly constructed Sokode-Juaso Durbar Grounds, followed by a thanksgiving service scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The event is expected to bring together traditional authorities, government officials, religious leaders and residents to celebrate the milestone and give thanks for the community’s development efforts.
Among the invited dignitaries are Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV, Akyem Tafohene and chairman of the event; Daasebre Boamah Darko II, Akyem Kukurantumihene and Okyeman Adontenhene; Sariki Abbas Giwa, Akuapem Adantemhene; and Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio IV, Akuapem Nifahene and Adukromhene.
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed, is expected to attend as the special guest of honour.
The commissioning of the durbar grounds is expected to mark an important addition to the community’s infrastructure, providing a dedicated space for traditional gatherings, public engagements and other communal activities.
Speaking to the press, Dr Akoto and some beneficiaries reiterated their appreciation to the chief for his commitment to public health and community development.
They also encouraged residents and other stakeholders to participate in the climax of the Abuakwa North for Christ Crusade and the commissioning ceremony on Sunday, October 18, at Sokode-Juaso.
The activities underscore the importance of combining community development with public health awareness and collective participation in initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents.
