Health experts warn Ghana’s floods are worsening chronic illnesses through disrupted healthcare
Experts warned that interrupted access to medication, emotional trauma, financial stress and reduced access to healthcare can trigger serious complications for people living with chronic illnesses, placing additional strain on an already stretched health system.
Health experts say people living with hypertension, diabetes and other long-term medical conditions are among the most vulnerable victims of Ghana's recurring floods, warning that disaster response must extend beyond rescue operations and damaged infrastructure."Public Health Researcher at Ensign Global University, Judith Williams, said flooding creates multiple barriers to healthcare for people managing chronic illnesses.
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