Sharaf Mahama, son of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, drew thousands of people onto the streets of Tamale during his Health Screening and Walk on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The event saw the participation of his brother Shafik Mahama, National and Regional Executives of the NDC, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary Candidates (PCs) of the NDC, friends, and party supporters.
The walk, which began and ended at Jubilee Park, traversed the principal streets of Tamale. Thousands of participants dressed in NDC and Sharaf Mahama Foundation attire sang and danced to promote his ‘Healthy Hearts, Empowered Youth’ campaign.
At Jubilee Park, his foundation organized a team of doctors and health professionals to provide free medical screenings and checks, including measurements of weight, height, BMI, blood pressure, pulse characterization, and oximetry. They also offered examinations of the precordium, fasting blood glucose, random blood sugar, hepatitis B and C tests, prostate cancer screenings, malaria tests, and more.
A total of 6,483 people were screened, comprising 2,633 males and 3,850 females. Additionally, 122 free health insurance registrations and renewals were completed on the spot, with more than 300 pending completion.
Similarly, in Damango on Friday, June 28, 2024, the Sharaf Mahama Foundation provided free health screenings for 1,356 people, including 622 males and 734 females, as part of the ‘Savannah Soccer Tournament.’ Mole Nationals FC emerged as winners among the participating teams, which included Larbanga Pro Stars, Blue City FC, and Canteen FC. All teams received various sums of money, trophies, jerseys, and footballs.
In an address to the enthusiastic supporters at Jubilee Park to conclude the Walk, the Special Guest of Honor, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, urged the supporters to continue working in unity to secure victory for no fewer than 14 Parliamentary Seats and for John Dramani Mahama on December 7, 2024.
Sharaf Mahama expressed his gratitude to the party, supporters, and everyone who contributed to making the walk a success. He remarked, “I thank you all for making this historic walk a big success. We must remain united and continue to work for victory in 2024.”
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