Thousands Walk with Sharaf Mahama in Tamale: Check out photos
Over a thousand residents in Tamale joined Sharaf Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama, to participate in a health walk.
The program staged last June 29, 2024, saw the organization promote a healthy lifestyle and youth empowerment through its foundation, Sharaf Mahama Foundation.
The health walk which commenced and ended at the Jubilee Park went through some principal streets within Tamale. There was singing and dancing as participants dressed in NDC-branded shirts including those of the Sharaf Mahama Foundation joined in a massive jubilation.
It was a walk but also served as an even more significant convergence of members and friends of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party’s Parliamentary Candidates, Members Of Parliament, and Regional Delegates among others to drum their support for Sharaf Mahama and the NDC.
The center of the event was a premium health screening by the Sharaf Mahama Foundation. Medical services were also provided by a team of doctors and health professionals who set up camp at Jubilee Park. These services ranged from weight, height Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure levels to pulse characterization & oximetry as well fasting and random blood sugar tests which include hepatitis B & C screening; prostate cancer checks; malaria tests, etc.
An astounding 6,483 people were screened (2,633 males and 3,850 females). The foundation also helped with signing up or re-signing beneficiaries for health care 122 times and has around combined more than 300 still in the works. It underscores the need for regular health check-ups and preventive care, providing crucial healthcare facilities to people in their community.
The health initiatives extended beyond Tamale. On June 28, 2024, the Sharaf Mahama Foundation conducted similar health screenings in Damango as part of the ‘Savannah Soccer Tournament.’ Here, 1,356 individuals received health screenings, comprising 622 males and 734 females.
The event was coupled with a soccer tournament that saw Mole Nationals FC emerge victorious among teams such as Larbanga Pro Stars, Blue City FC, and Canteen FC. The winning team and participants received monetary rewards, trophies, jerseys, and footballs, promoting sports as a vehicle for community engagement and youth development.
The event also had a political dimension, with Haruna Iddrisu, the Special Guest of Honor, addressing the crowd at the Jubilee Park. He urged supporters to maintain unity and work towards securing victory for the NDC in the upcoming December 7, 2024, elections. His call for unity and hard work was met with enthusiasm, highlighting the event’s dual purpose of promoting health and political solidarity.
Sharaf Mahama, expressing his gratitude, commended the supporters and organizers for their efforts in making the event a success. He emphasized the importance of unity and continuous effort towards achieving the NDC’s goals in the forthcoming elections. Sharaf’s remarks underscored his dedication to community service and the broader objectives of his foundation.
The health walk and screening event led by Sharaf Mahama in Tamale was a significant success, drawing thousands of participants and providing essential health services. It showcased the power of community mobilization and the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare. Furthermore, it highlighted Sharaf Mahama’s commitment to youth empowerment and his efforts to foster unity within the NDC as the party gears up for the 2024 elections. The initiative set a commendable precedent for future events aimed at combining health advocacy with community engagement and political solidarity.
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