The Football Association has officially launched its Employee Wellness Programme—Halftime—as part of a renewed commitment to fostering a healthier, more productive and supportive work environment for all staff.
The launch event, held at the GFA Head Office, followed a well-attended health screening exercise that brought together employees from various departments, the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence and the Greater Accra Regional Football Association.
The Halftime wellness programme is designed as a reflective pause, mirroring the halftime break in football, for employees to assess their physical, occupational, emotional, financial and social well-being. Staff are encouraged to evaluate their current lifestyle choices and, where necessary, leverage the programme’s resources to make positive changes.
The health screening included Fasting Blood Sugar tests, Blood Pressure monitoring, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments, offering employees an opportunity to gain insight into their health status. Medical officers were present to explain results, identify early warning signs and offer preventive and clinical guidance.
In addition, a dietician and clinical psychologist were on-site to provide personalised nutrition advice and counselling support.
Heralding the launch were presentations on the silent killer by Dr. Rosemond Tei, Mental Health and Wellbeing with Focus on Stress Management by Dr. Paulina Opoku Abankwah and Renee Opare-Otoo took staff through the Dietary Approaches to stop Hypertension DASH Diet.
Employees received expert guidance on managing stress, adopting healthier lifestyles, balancing work and personal life, and seeking help early when needed.
Speaking on behalf of Management, Deputy General Secretary (Administration) Ama Brobbey Williams underscored the importance of the wellness initiative in building a work environment where employees thrive both professionally and personally. She expressed satisfaction with the focus on mental health and reiterated Management’s commitment to sustaining the programme.
Head of Human Resources, Keziah Agyekumwaa Afosa, emphasized that the initiative forms a core part of the GFA’s employee engagement strategy and reflects the Association’s belief that staff well-being is essential to organisational performance.
The Director of the GFA Foundation, Malcolm Frazier Appeadu, encouraged stronger inter-departmental collaboration, describing the wellness initiative as a model example of teamwork and unity.
The GFA Employee Wellness Programme is expected to roll out additional activities throughout the year, including fitness sessions, health education seminars, financial literacy workshops, personal development initiatives and other employee engagement programmes.
