Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere and Justina Nelson
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to launch a free medical outreach programme in mining communities, in collaboration with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The initiative, announced by MIIF Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson, aims to deliver quality healthcare services to underserved areas where mining activities take place. It forms part of the Fund’s commitment to improving the welfare of people in resource-rich but often neglected communities.
Speaking during a meeting with a high-level delegation from Korle-Bu, Mrs. Nelson said the outreach is a key priority in MIIF’s corporate social responsibility strategy.“We have the welfare of people within the mining communities at heart. Health is wealth, and we will do all we can to ensure they also benefit from the minerals mined on their land,” she said.
The medical outreach will kick off in the coming weeks, with expert teams from Korle-Bu deployed to mining areas to provide screenings, consultations, treatment, and health education — all at no cost to residents.
Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Head of Medical Affairs at Korle-Bu, described the collaboration as a bold and timely move to bridge healthcare access gaps. He confirmed the hospital’s full commitment to the partnership and called for longer-term engagement to address systemic challenges in healthcare delivery.
“This outreach has the potential to save lives and bring critical services to people who need them most. We are ready,” Dr. Owusu-Sekyere said.
MIIF and Korle-Bu will finalize plans in the coming weeks, with the rollout expected to begin shortly thereafter. The initiative is expected to impact thousands of lives across several mining districts.
