Kofi Ampeah Woode
The 7 Medical Reception Station (7 MRS) and the 66 Artillery Regiment (66 Arty Regt) have marked the 2025 World Hepatitis B Day with awareness creation, free screening and free vaccination.
The event, which took place on Monday 19 May 2025 at the Assemblies of God Church, Barracks New Town, Ho, also featured free testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and syphilis, for troops and their families, Defence Civilian Staff, as well as the general public.
The Commanding Officer, 66 Arty Regt – Lieutenant Colonel Jalali Din Ibrahim, speaking during the program, entreated troops and the general public to know their health status, and to get free vaccination.
The Senior Medical Officer, 7 MRS – Captain Felix Quaicoo, called for continuous education in the fight against Hepatitis B and its stigmatization, and encouraged regular health check up for everyone.
Credit: 7 GAR PR DET
