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Hypertension, diabetes are leading causes of death in Accra

A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five per cent of the population in Greater Accra were […]

Prevalence of hypertension in Ghana still high, Dr Ackaah-Gyasi bemoans

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Dr Ekow Mensah Ackaah-Gyasi, a Senior House Officer, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital (ENRH), has expressed concern that the prevalence of hypertension in Ghana is still high. He noted that the gap in hypertension prevalence between rural and urban populations is closing, especially among the elderly populations. According to Dr Ackaah-Gyasi, […]

Opinion leaders commissioned to serve as Ambassadors for hypertension awareness

Opinion leaders commissioned to serve as Ambassadors for hypertension awareness

By Razak Baba In an effort to raise awareness and improve health outcomes for people living with hypertension, PATH Ghana, an international non-profit organization has supported the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate to train and support hypertension ‘Champions.’ These are influential members who are interested in and are willing to spend their time and resources in […]