E/R:SOKODE-JUASO CHIEF TO CLIMAX ABUAKWA NORTH FOR CHRIST CRUSADE WITH DURBAR GROUNDS COMMISSIONING AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

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.            Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I

Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has been commended for his initiative to promote the health and general well-being of community members through a free health screening exercise organised ahead of the Abuakwa North for Christ Crusade.


The free health screening, which commenced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the newly constructed Sokode-Juaso Durbar Grounds, is aimed at bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents and encouraging them to prioritise their health.

                           Free Health Screening 

Dr Prince Akoto, a medical doctor and team leader of the exercise, praised the chief for the initiative, describing it as an important intervention to improve the well-being of the people.


He also highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness, noting that October is recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He urged the public, particularly women, to undergo regular screening, stressing that early detection is crucial to saving lives.

                                    Dr Prince Akoto 

Some community members who benefited from the exercise also expressed their gratitude to the chief for providing them with access to health screening and professional medical advice.


Meanwhile, 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 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

     Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I interacts 
                    with Health Officials and Residents 

The ceremony is expected to bring together traditional leaders, government officials, religious leaders and community members. The invited dignitaries include 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; Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio IV, Akuapem Nifahene and Adukromhene; and Hon. Muntaka Mohammed, Interior Minister, who is the Special Guest of Honour.

                             Section of Attendees 

Speaking to the press, Dr Prince Akoto and some beneficiaries commended Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I for his commitment to community development and public health, while encouraging residents to participate in the climax of the crusade and the commissioning of the durbar grounds on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality.


Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare

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