Effutu: Afenyo-Markin's birthday to be marked with Hapatitis B campaign as he spends additional GHS2million for treatment

The Project Director for Mumbies Foundation has earmarked Hon. Alex Afenyo Markin's birthday, which falls on May 27, as an annual event to champion hepatitis B awareness in Effutu.

According to Mr. Israel Adorbley, the day will serve as a testament to the Effutu lawmaker's enduring legacy and collective commitment to fighting the silent epidemic.

He stated, "Much like World Hepatitis Day on July 28th, which brings global attention to the importance of hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, Hon. Alex Afenyo Markin's birthday celebration will serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for our community."

Mr. Adorbley stressed that it will be a day of reflection, education, and advocacy, where stakeholders come together to raise awareness, promote testing and vaccination, and support those affected by hepatitis B.

Mr. Israel Adorbley proposed at the commissioning of an ultra-modern office for Mumbies Foundation, the frontliner in the fight against the disease in the municipality on Wednesday evening at Effutu in the Central region provided by Alexander Afenyo-Markin who doubles as Majority Leader of Parliament.

In his quest to help with the fight against hepatitis B in Effutu and its environs, Alexander Afenyo-Markin is ready to commit another Ghc2 million to support the course.

The MP in September last year committed Ghc1million to test and vaccinate people in the area through Mumbies Foundation which is still ongoing as many constituents have benefited from the initiative.

The MP is poised to spend Ghc2 million on the treatment of the disease after securing an office at Winneba for Mumbies Foundation, the outfit which has over the years spearheaded projects of the lawmaker as far as issues of hepatitis B are concerned.

The newly acquired office allows constituents to walk in freely, test, and further seek medical attention if proven positive.