Medical outreach by Dr Kennedy Opoku 2011, Brentuokrom,Ghana
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The medical outreach program, organized by Dr Kennedy Opoku was held on 26th February 2011at a village called Brentuokrom about 10 kilometers from Agogo, Ghana.
In all over 415 adults were screened for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, glaucoma and cataract. About 58% were treated for various ailments.247 children were treated for malaria, anaemia, eye allergy and skin conditions.Over 1000 tablets of albendazole, 200 bottles of haematinics and malaria prophylaxis were distributed. Also, a number of used clothes were given out.The program was supported by Right to Sight and Health.