The Ashanti Regional unit for Non-Communicable Diseases under the Ghana Health Service has initiated efforts to address the issue in the region.
As part of World Heart Day, the unit organized free health screenings for residents of Moshie Zongo to promote early detection and treatment.
Lydia Owusu Ansah, the Regional coordinator of the unit, expressed concern about the high prevalence of these diseases in Ghana.
“The motivation behind this event is to encourage the populace in taking part in health screenings because we’ve realised that Non-Communicable Diseases are now rising while these can be prevented if only people go through some of these exercises,” she said.
The Regional coordinator further stated that the unit is currently confronted with several challenges, which are impacting their operations.
She mentioned that high staff attrition and insufficient logistics are hindering their efforts.
Mrs. Ansah expressed concern that these issues are worsening the prevalence of the diseases in the region and called for government’s support.
More than a hundred individuals from the Moshie Zongo area participated in the free health screening exercise, where various health issues such as hypertension, eye problems, and ear conditions were checked.
Some participants expressed gratitude to the Ghana Health Service and its partners for addressing their health needs.
