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Gold Fields community health initiatives
Overview
Gold Fields has implemented various medical outreach programs in different regions. In the Hualgayoc district of Peru, the company conducted its fourth medical campaign of the year in the Pilancones and El Tingo localities near the Cerro Corona mine. In collaboration with PRODIA and the Red Integrada de Salud Hualgayoc-Bambamarca, the initiative provided 181 medical consultations to rural residents, with 125 services delivered in Pilancones on October 6 and 56 in El Tingo on October 7.
In Ghana’s Western Region, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation conducted its fourth-quarter Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) Programme in the Samahu and Abekoase communities on October 17, 2026. Partnering with the Rotary Club of Tarkwa, Unilever Ghana, and Diagnostic Centre Limited, the program provided healthcare services to 735 people, including general consultations, blood pressure and blood sugar tests, eye and dental screenings, lung function tests, X-rays, and ultrasound services.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 185 women underwent breast cancer screenings, resulting in 21 referrals for further medical assessment due to suspected cases. Additionally, 937 community members received services related to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), including registration, renewal, or card replacement. The outreach had an estimated cost of GH¢606,964.
Entities
Rotary Club of Tarkwa · PRODIA · Western Region · Gold Fields · Red Integrada de Salud Hualgayoc-Bambamarca
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation organized a health outreach programme in Samahu and Abekoase.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 735 people received screening and general healthcare services.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 21 suspected breast cancer cases were referred for further assessment.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 185 women underwent breast cancer screening.
- [● 2 SOURCES] 937 community members received National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The outreach cost an estimated GH¢606,964.
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 6 sourcesGold Fields Ghana Foundation health outreach identifies 21 suspected breast cancer cases
A Gold Fields Ghana Foundation health outreach in the Western Region screened 735 people and referred 21 suspected breast cancer cases for further assessment.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGold Fields conducts medical campaigns in Hualgayoc communities
Gold Fields held its fourth medical campaign of the year in Hualgayoc, Peru, providing 181 healthcare consultations to the communities of Pilancones and El Tingo near its Cerro Corona mine.
Sources
chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · ghananewss.com · minergiaperu.com · mineriaenergia.com · myjoyonline.com · otecfmghana.com · thechronicle.com.gh
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