A health science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ajediran Idowu Bello, has called on the government to implement a national health surveillance blueprint to ensure regular screening and curb the menace of musculoskeletal disorders in the country.
He indicated that most people develop the ailment without noticing it earlier, hence regular physical screening will help to curtail the situation.
The former Head of the Department of Physiotherapy at UG also advised the health directorate to embark on public sensitisation in collaboration with the media to raise awareness about the symptoms.
Professor Idowu Bello made the remark during an inaugural lecture at UG on June 26, 2025, while speaking on the theme "Beyond Movement: Addressing Musculoskeletal Disorders as a Public Health Imperative." "Not working because of the disorder puts individuals at high risk of exposure to musculoskeletal disorders.
