A Medical Laboratory Scientist at Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Ransford Yakubu, has urged management of senior high schools in the Ahafo Region to prioritise the healthcare of students to enhance their academic performance.

Speaking to Adom News at Goaso during a free medical screening organised by Ahafoman Senior High Technical School, he stressed that certain health conditions can significantly affect students’ studies if left untreated.

He identified conditions such as high blood pressure, hepatitis B and C, and high glucose levels as major concerns, noting that early detection through regular screening is critical.

Mr Yakubu therefore called on school authorities to institutionalise periodic health screening programmes to improve students’ wellbeing.

Students who benefited from the exercise commended the school’s management for incorporating the screening into their SRC Week celebrations.

They also appealed for sustained collaboration between schools and health facilities to ensure regular health checks and access to professional medical advice.

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