Accra: The Mfantsiman Old Girls Association (MOGA) has conducted its annual National Health Walk in Accra, emphasizing the importance of yearly health screenings for women to ensure early disease detection and prevention. Participants embarked on a walk through the University of Ghana, Legon campus, returning to the Legon Sports Stadium.
According to Ghana News Agency, the event is an integral part of MOGA's commitment to promoting preventive health, wellness, and community engagement. This year, the health walk was held concurrently across all Regional Chapters of MOGA in Ghana and the diaspora. The day featured activities such as aerobic sessions and free health screenings provided by St. Michael Specialist Hospital, along with games like Ludo, oware, draft, chess, and a dancing competition.
Madam Henrietta Opoku Amissah, President of MOGA, highlighted in an interview the need for women to prioritize their health amidst their daily responsibilities. She urged members to incorporate walking and exercising into their lifestyles beyond the annual event. She encouraged women to schedule health screenings annually, aligning them with personal milestones such as birthdays to ensure they are not overlooked.
Madam Amissah stressed the contributions of Mfantsiman to its members and the importance of maintaining good health to continue giving back to the school. She called on all Mfantsiman alumnae to strengthen their sisterhood and support the current students to foster a stronger future for the school, the nation, and the world.
Madam Roseline A. Sowah, Headmistress of Mfantsiman Senior High School, reinforced the message that health is invaluable. She encouraged both former and current students to prioritize walking and staying healthy to ensure they can fully participate in all aspects of life.
