Over thirty elderly individuals in the Pipeline Community, Paynesville, have benefited from free medical check-ups, treatment, personal hygiene education, and environmental cleanliness education. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 27, 2025: The initiative, undertaken by the faith-based World of Life International (WLI), aimed to promote sustainable and healthy longevity. The free medical checkup and treatment were held at the WLI Ministry in Paynesville on Monday, August 25, 2025, as part of the 178th Flay Day Celebration. The event provided check-ups for major illnesses, including malaria, colds, diarrhea, typhoid, body pain, and infectious diseases, among others. However, sickness discovered during the checkup and treatment sessions that were beyond the medical team’s capacity were referred to other health centers and provided with drugs for suppression. During the medical session, the elderly were called one after another and asked some medical questions, followed by a physical examination and medication based on the diagnosis. Providing an introductory overview for the initiative earlier, Ms. Rebecca KG. Nyamndo WLI Ageing Support Coordinator expressed appreciation and excitement to the elderly for their participation, while adding that the program is designed to ensure the elderly remain healthy and strong. According to her, the initiative was born out of the Executive Director and Funder’s desire to bolster government efforts, as there is no prescribed and accurate national initiative to address the illnesses and concerns affecting older adults nationwide. Delivering the keynote address, Madam Yassah Sumo from the Ministry of Health (MOH) encouraged the elderly to undergo regular medical check-ups to maintain a healthy and strong life, promoting longevity. According to her, as people age, it’s similar to when a child’s body is not yet strong; as such, a person’s strength and health decline with age. Therefore, it’s essential to undergo regular medical check-ups. She warned that early check-ups can prevent the worsening of illnesses, reduce expenditure, and even save lives, as they often involve minimal medication. ” When you are getting older and you are old, it’s good to do regular checkups. It will help prevent sickness from overwhelming you, because when you go to the hospital sooner, even small medications can resolve your problem. Additionally, it prevents sickness from worsening. Sometimes, you can say this thing is not serious yet, but the time you wait for it to get serious is the time it brings a dead body and consumes more money; therefore, it’s better to act early and be safe, rather than live in regret. Going to the hospital sooner saves you from spending plenty of money because when you are sick, even transportation from your house can add up.” She stated. Speaking on behalf of the beneficiary, Mr. Aloysius Tokpa expressed appreciation to the team and WLI for the continuous assistance, adding that it’s due to the teaching and treatment they are receiving that sustain their health. ” We want to thank you for helping us. We are old people, but you have never forgotten us. We appreciate you for this gesture. We will try even though we do not have money to do our regular checkup and keep our environment clean to prevent mosquitoes and malaria.” He concluded. -Edited by Othello B. Garblah.