Safe-Child Advocacy (SCA), in partnership with Hope Exchange Medical Centre, organized a free medical outreach for people living and working on the streets and others in vulnerable situations in Kumasi. This initiative is part of SCA and Hope Exchangeโs periodic medical care efforts to improve accessibility for persons on the street and other vulnerable groups. The exercise took place today, 20 February 2026, at the Pavilion of St. Peterโs Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi, close to SCAโs Drop-in Centre. Medical services were led by Hope Exchange Medical Centre, which operates at Kumasi Christian Village, Santasi.
In preparation, SCAโs field team spent one month engaging and informing the target groups to ensure wide participation. SCA and Hope Exchange conduct these outreaches periodically to sustain access to essential healthcare for streetโconnected populations.
A multidisciplinary team delivered comprehensive services, including:
- General health assessments
- Breast cancer screening
- Blood pressure and diabetes checks
- Nutritional counselling and BMI measurements
- Laboratory tests
- General medical consultations
- Neurodevelopmental assessments and vaccinations for children
In addition to health services, beneficiaries received snacks, and free medications were dispensed where needed via the teamโs fully equipped mobile clinic.
Medical team composition: Doctors, nurses, midwives, Doctors of Pharmacy, medical laboratory scientists, nutritionists, and paediatricians.
Impact at a glance:
- 185 street-connected girls and nursing mothers benefited.
- All services were completely free of charge.
- Beneficiaries included young girls, nursing mothers, and a few elderly women.
Many participants expressed deep appreciationโsome noted it was their first-ever health screening, particularly for breast cancer. Nursing mothers were especially grateful for the neurodevelopmental checks and vaccinations provided for their children.
Sr. Olivia Umoh, DC, Director of Safe-Child Advocacy, encouraged beneficiaries to:
- Prioritize their health and seek care at the first sign of illness
- Eat balanced meals and get adequate rest
- Ensure the safety of their children, even while living and working on the streets
- Invest in their childrenโs future through formal education
The medical team also advised girls and young women to avoid selfโmedication, highlighting the serious risks it poses to health.
Safe-Child Advocacy extends sincere appreciation to Hope Exchange Medical Centre and all health professionals who made this outreach successfulโand to the beneficiaries for their trust and participation. SCA and Hope Exchange will continue to organize these medical outreaches periodically to provide accessible, noโcost care to people on the streets and others in vulnerable situations.
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Contact: Safe-Child Advocacy โ +233 540 264 454 / info@safechildadvocacy.org
Location: Drop-in Centre near St. Peterโs Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
