Telecel Ghana pays courtesy call on Okyenhene at 2026 Ohum Festival

Telecel Ghana, led by CEO Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, visited the Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin at the Ofori Panin Fie during the annual Ohum Festival. The visit served to reaffirm the company's dedication to supporting the socio-economic development of the Eastern Region through enhanced connectivity and community investments.

Ing. Obo-Nai emphasized Telecel Ghana's commitment to improving network infrastructure across the Eastern Region and continuing its investment in health and education programs. "We believe meaningful partnerships with traditional leaders and communities are essential as we continue to invest in expanding and improving our network experience across the Eastern Region," she stated. "Through our Foundation, Telecel is committed to supporting the education and wellbeing of communities in this region with initiatives that create lasting impact."

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We believe meaningful partnerships with traditional leaders and communities are essential as we continue to invest in expanding and improving our network experience across the Eastern Region. Through our Foundation, Telecel is committed to supporting the education and wellbeing of communities in this region with initiatives that create lasting impact.

As part of the festival, the Telecel Ghana Foundation hosted HealthFest, offering free comprehensive medical screenings to 527 residents and festivalgoers. Screenings included blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, temperature, and tests for typhoid, hepatitis B, malaria, HIV, and syphilis, alongside optometry assessments. Those diagnosed received medication or referrals for specialist care.

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The Ohum Festival celebrates unity, heritage and community, making it the perfect opportunity to invest in the health and wellbeing of the people. Through HealthFest, we helped residents understand their health status, detect conditions early and access the care they need.

The initiative also facilitated access to Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), with 300 individuals successfully registering or renewing their memberships. Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of the Telecel Ghana Foundation, highlighted the event's alignment with the Foundation's goal of improving preventive healthcare access during significant cultural celebrations. "The Ohum Festival celebrates unity, heritage and community, making it the perfect opportunity to invest in the health and wellbeing of the people," she said.

A local resident, Owusu, expressed gratitude for the outreach, noting that many in the community struggle with the cost of regular medical check-ups or NHIS renewals. "This programme has really helped our community," he remarked. The Ohum Festival is an annual thanksgiving celebration honoring the yam harvest, ancestral sacrifices, and the rich cultural heritage of the Okyeman people.

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We appreciate this health outreach by the Telecel Ghana Foundation because some of us cannot afford regular medical check-ups, have expired NHIS memberships or simply don’t find the time to visit the hospital. This programme has really helped our community.