Hewale Health Project 3.0 — Tema Community 1 Market

30th August 2025

The Rotaract Club of Accra East Legon, together with Rotaract and Rotary Clubs across District 9104, joined the Rotaract Club of Tema Meridian to deliver the third edition of the Hewale Health Project on Saturday, 30th August 2025, at the Tema Community 1 Market.

Beginning early in the morning, the outreach brought together medical professionals, Rotaractors, market leaders, and hundreds of traders and residents for a day dedicated to screening, awareness, and preventive healthcare. The project provided free health screenings, consultations, and essential medical services to ensure that community members had access to timely and reliable healthcare support.

A Collective Commitment to Community Wellness

Speaking at the outreach, representatives of the lead club highlighted the growing importance of early detection and health education in busy market centers like Tema Community 1.

“The Hewale Health Project continues to demonstrate what we can achieve when service-minded individuals come together. Our goal is simple — to help our communities live healthier, safer lives,” one coordinator noted.

Services Offered

Participants received a wide range of health services, including:

• Hepatitis B screening

• Blood pressure checks

• Diabetes and blood glucose testing

• Eye screening

• General medical consultations

• Health education on prevention and lifestyle changes

These services were delivered entirely free of charge, ensuring accessibility for all, especially market traders who often struggle to make time for regular medical check-ups.

Our Dedicated Partners

This impactful outreach was made possible through the collaboration and shared effort of clubs and volunteers across District 9104. Special recognition goes to:

• Rotaract Club of Tema Meridian — Lead organizers of the Hewale Health Project 3.0

• Rotary & Rotaract Clubs of District 9104 — Provided volunteers, logistics support, and publicity

• Rotaract Club of Accra East Legon — Contributed volunteers and assisted in the health awareness campaign

• Medical professionals and partnering health institutions who ensured safe, accurate, and compassionate care throughout the day

  

Community Response

Market leaders and residents expressed heartfelt appreciation for the outreach, describing it as “timely,” “educational,” and “truly impactful.” Many beneficiaries shared that they had never undergone hepatitis, diabetes, or eye screening before and found the initiative highly valuable.

A market representative remarked, “This program has helped many of us understand our health better. We thank the Rotaract and Rotary teams for thinking about our wellbeing.”

Club Collaboration & Volunteer Service

The project showcased the unity and service spirit of Rotaractors across the district. Volunteers supported registration, crowd coordination, medical data collection, movement management, and health education. The seamless execution reaffirmed the strength of partnerships in delivering large-scale community service projects.

Looking Ahead

The Hewale Health Project remains a testament to Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self and the shared vision of creating healthier, empowered communities. As this third edition concludes, participating clubs look forward to expanding the initiative and reaching even more underserved populations in future editions.

To all partners, volunteers, and the wonderful people of Tema Community 1 Market — thank you for trusting us with your health.