By: Kwadwo Ofosu Baffoe | ignewss —Techiman, Ghana
A Health Promotion Officer at Abrafi Women and Children Hospital in Techiman in the Bono East Region, Ms. Gladys Murphy, has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana.
Ms. Murphy identified conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and kidney and liver disorders as increasing health concerns requiring greater public attention.
She called for intensified public education on the prevention, early detection and management of non-communicable diseases, stressing that many of the conditions can be better managed when detected at an early stage.
Ms. Murphy urged Ghanaians to make regular health screening a priority, noting that routine medical checks can help identify health problems before they develop into serious conditions.
She also encouraged individuals to seek professional medical advice whenever they experience unusual symptoms rather than waiting until their conditions become severe.
Recent national health data highlights the importance of early screening. The 2023 Ghana STEPS Report found that 51.1 per cent of people with elevated blood pressure had not previously been diagnosed, while 70.3 per cent had never had their blood sugar checked.
Ms. Murphy said the figures demonstrate the need for stronger awareness and increased participation in routine health screening.
She therefore appealed to the public to take greater responsibility for their health by undergoing regular medical examinations and adopting healthy lifestyles to reduce the risk and impact of non-communicable diseases.
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