Dr. Kwame Anim-Boamah, Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), has sounded the alarm on the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among young people in the country. He highlighted non-compliance with treatment regimens and misuse of herbal and over-the-counter medications as major contributors to the alarming trend, emphasizing that these conditions now constitute the leading causes of end-stage renal disease.
He attributed this trend to various factors, including the misuse of herbal and over-the-counter medications.
In related health news, UGMC is set to perform two additional kidney transplants this month following the successful completion of six procedures last month. The recent operations, involving six Ghanaian patients aged between 25 and 54, were performed by the Urology Department under the leadership of Dr. Emmanuel Asante. Dr. Asante emphasized the seamless execution of these complex surgeries, underscoring the center’s capabilities in advanced medical interventions and comprehensive post-operative care.
Dr. Anim-Boamah commended the team’s dedication and highlighted that these successful transplants demonstrate UGMC’s commitment to achieving medical excellence and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative practices.
Meanwhile, Barbara Owusu-Hemeng, Media Affairs Manager at UGMC, noted that most donors for the recent transplants were close family members or acquaintances of the recipients. She clarified that UGMC currently conducts living donor transplants exclusively due to the absence of an organ bank, emphasizing the center’s efforts to enhance accessibility and affordability of transplantation services. She mentioned that the current average cost for a kidney transplant at UGMC stands at $25,000, with ongoing initiatives to reduce costs for the benefit of all citizens.
UGMC, renowned as an academic medical center, continues to lead in providing world-class patient care, training, and research, not only in Ghana but across West Africa and beyond. The center remains steadfast in its mission to elevate healthcare standards and pioneer advancements in medical treatment and surgical interventions.
UGMC, renowned as an academic medical center, continues to lead in providing world-class patient care, training, and research, not only in Ghana but across West Africa and beyond. The center remains steadfast in its mission to elevate healthcare standards and pioneer advancements in medical treatment and surgical interventions.
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