Resident Physician Specialist at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Joe Samapaney, has raised concern over the alarming rate at which people are being diagnosed with kidney problems, calling for urgent attention to the issue.
Speaking on The Big Agenda, a current affairs show on Adom TV, Dr. Samapaney revealed that more than 1,000 people are currently on dialysis in the Greater Accra Region. He noted that this figure includes patients receiving treatment in both private and government hospitals.
In addition to those on dialysis, about 400 people are diagnosed with kidney-related issues at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital annually.
Dr. Samapaney described the situation as “scary” and urged the public to take greater care of their kidneys. He emphasized that many people do not prioritize kidney health, often skipping regular checkups that could aid in education, prevention, and early detection of kidney problems.
Meanwhile, Nurse Manager of the Dialysis Unit at the Urology and Nephrology Center of Excellence, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Jame Mckeown Amoah, highlighted that Ghana’s kidney disease prevalence exceeds global averages.
He explained that while the global prevalence of kidney disease stands at 10%, Ghana’s rate is estimated at 13%, indicating a pressing public health challenge.
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