A Senior Specialist Neurosurgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Hadi Mohammed Abdullah, says there is a strong correlation between fasting, spiritual well-being and good mental health.
To this end, he has called on all Muslims to take their Ramadan Fasting seriously and ensure they stay true to its tenets in order to derive fully all its benefits.
Speaking at Ramadan 2025 public lectures at the Ghana Police Mosque, Accra last Sunday, he said fasting provided the vital proteins which helped the brain cells to grow, develop and improve thinking and memory.
This, he stated, also lowered the risk of neuron diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's which occurred also in old age. "Mental health is integral to overall health and well-being," he said.
