Health experts are raising concerns over the rising number of kidney disease cases among young Ghanaians, urging stakeholders to commit more resources to public awareness and early detection efforts.
Thomas Cann, a kidney patient who has been on dialysis for over a decade, has sounded the alarm over the increasing prevalence of kidney disease among individuals aged 20 to 45.
According to him, hospitals across the country record an average of six to seven new cases each month, a trend he attributes to avoidable lifestyle choices. "Cases of kidney failure among young people keep increasing daily due to excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and other harmful activities, which can be prevented," Cann told during an interview on the sidelines of the World Kidney Day celebration.
This year's World Kidney Day, observed on March 13, is themed "Are Your Kidneys OK?
