A medical herbalist, Dan Agyekum Kumi has advised Ghanaians to make it a habit to visit health facilities regularly for medical check-ups.
This followed a rise in blood pressure cases recorded during a recent health screening exercise organized by Africa Centre for Health and Consumption at Kwahu Mpraeso in the Eastern Region.
Mr Kumi revealed that a significant number of residents were either hypertensive or at risk of developing high blood pressure, with many unaware of their condition prior to the exercise.
Speaking to media Doctor Dan Agyekum Kumi expressed concern over the increasing cases of hypertension, describing it as a “silent killer” that often shows no early symptoms.
According to him, regular hospital visits and routine checks can help in early diagnosis and effective management of blood pressure and other non-communicable diseases.
He also urged the public to reduce salt intake, avoid excessive alcohol consumption, exercise regularly, and manage stress.
The founder of the Africa Centre for Health and Consumption Solomon Tettey used the opportunity to encourage residents to manage their food intake to help reduce the risk of developing BP.
He added that the health screening formed part of efforts to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the growing burden of hypertension in Ghana.
Participants at the screening commended the organizers for bringing healthcare services closer to the people and appealed for more community-based health programs to help improve early detection of diseases.
