Officers and inmates at Yeji Camp Prison have benefited from a comprehensive free health screening exercise organized by the Bono East Regional Health Directorate.

The exercise, which took place on March 24, 2026, at the prison canteen, offered a range of essential medical services, including HIV/AIDS testing, tuberculosis screening, and X-ray examinations.

Participants showed strong interest and cooperation throughout the exercise, taking advantage of the opportunity to assess and improve their health status.

The Officer in Charge, CSP Eli Buatsi, expressed appreciation to the Bono East Regional Health Directorate for the initiative.

He noted that the exercise was timely and impactful, and called for it to be made a regular programme.

“This initiative has been very beneficial to both officers and inmates. We encourage the Health Directorate to make it a routine exercise to ensure continuous health monitoring within the facility,” he said.

Sompaonline.com/Derrick Djan