Kofi Ampeah Woode
The Air Force Base (AFB) Tamale has conducted a clean-up exercise and medical outreach programme in Kogni, a neighbouring community to the Base, to demonstrate commitment to providing both immediate and critical care to the community.
This initiative which took place on Saturday 1 March 2025, and supported by the 69 Airborne Force (69 ABF), was led by medical Air Force Officers undergoing Regimental Orientation Training, with assistance from the Officers and medical personnel of the 6 Garrison Medical Corps.
The initiative began with a vibrant procession through the streets of Kulmanga, Yilonayili and Baangiyili, with personnel conducting simultaneous clean-up effort, accompanied by the Base Regimental Band who provided music, fostering a sense of community engagement, and culminating in a comprehensive medical exercise at the Kogni Basic and Junior High School Park.
The medical outreach provided essential health services, including Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments, fasting blood sugar tests, rapid malaria tests, and blood pressure checks.
Participants identified with underlying health conditions received on-site medication. Health officials delivered informative talks on crucial health topics such as Hypertension, Eye Care and Maternal Health.
A critical moment occurred when a local resident was diagnosed with a severe medical condition, and was promptly medically evacuated to Savelugu Hospital for further treatment, with the initial expenses covered by the outreach programme.
The Base Commander, AFB Tamale – Air Commodore (A/Cdre) Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, donated items which included bags of rice and maize, gallons of oil, mosquito nets, clothing, shoes, beverages, biscuits, and toiletries.
He expressed profound gratitude for the successful organization of the event and acknowledged the generous contributions of sponsors, which included AFB Tamale personnel, ERNEST CHEMIST, GINAPHARMA and TOBINCO Pharmacies.
He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration and support to the Base and local communities, as part of their corporate social responsibility, and commended the exceptional work of Officers and Men from the 69 ABF, 6 Garrison Medical Corps, 93 Signal Regiment and the active participation of all Airmen.
Particularly citing the Air Wives Organization for commendation for their warm presence and invaluable support, A/Cdre JL Mensah-Larkai extended sincere appreciation to the residents of the Kogni, Kulmanga, Yilonayili and Baangiyili communities for their participation and time.
He expressed hope that the donated items would have a significant and lasting positive impact in the lives of the community members.
Honourable Alfred Osman – the Assemblyman for Kogni, graciously received the donated items on behalf of the Chief and elders of the community, and expressed his sincere gratitude to the Base Commander, Officers, Soldiers and Defence Civilian Staff, and all individuals who in diverse ways contributed to the successful execution of the event.
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