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Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, hands out medical supplies to residents of the local community during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.

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Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole

A Ghanaian nurse with the 6th Infantry Battalion and local medical personnel conduct a medical examination of a local resident during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.

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Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole

Bole’s district chief executive, Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, address locals during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.

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Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole

Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers with the Civil Military Support Element Ghana coordinate operations with local community leaders and medical personnel during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.

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U.S. Army Civil Affairs members assigned to Special Operations Command Africa hosted a Medical Civic Action Program with Ghanaian soldiers from the 6th Infantry Battalion in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022.

The team helped oversee treatment of more than 1,200 patients, providing a range of medical services including physical examinations, diagnostic care, vision exams, and prescription of medications.

“The medical services touch the medical and emotional needs of the vulnerable people in our area of operations.” said Ghanaian Air Force Flying Officer Camillus Buunaaisie, a principle public health officer.

While MEDCAPs aim to support the local community, they also allow partner nations to exchange best practices, facilitate cultural exchanges, and ultimately strengthen relationships to address insecurity and instability within the borders.

“The overarching goals of these programs is to protect the vulnerable from exposure to extremist ideology in our society and promote peaceful coexistence,” Flying Officer Buunaaisie continued, “We are in a global village, and instability in Ghana can affect U.S. interest as well. We must work together to protect our mutual interests.”

The U.S. and Ghana have partnered together to conduct several civil affairs engagements, including three MEDCAPs this year.