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Heart disease quietly ravaging Ghanaian homes — Cardiologist warns
Advisory Source of News Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Heart disease quietly ravaging Ghanaian homes — Cardiologist warns

One in five Ghanaian adults has hypertension, but most don't know it
A Korle Bu cardiologist warns that cardiovascular disease is Ghana's quiet killer, citing the 2023 WHO STEPS survey showing 21.7% of Ghanaian adults live with hypertension.
Why this matters One in five Ghanaian adults has high blood pressure — and fewer than 5 in 100 have it under control. Get your BP checked today.
Posted 2w ago
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of hospital deaths in Ghana
Advisory Source of News Citi Newsroom

Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of hospital deaths in Ghana

Cardiovascular conditions top national mortality figures
Why this matters Two conditions you can screen for are behind the most hospital deaths in Ghana. Know your numbers.
Posted 2w ago
Citi Newsroom
3 in 10 Ghanaians may be living with hypertension — Cardiologist
Advisory Source of News Modern Ghana

3 in 10 Ghanaians may be living with hypertension — Cardiologist

Most are unaware of their condition
Why this matters Nearly 1 in 3 Ghanaians may have high blood pressure — most without knowing. Check yours today.
Posted 2w ago
Modern Ghana
Advisory Source of News NHIA

30.34 percent of deaths in Ghana are attributed to hypertension, while 26.27 percent are linked to diabetes

National cardiovascular health alert
Why this matters Hypertension and diabetes together drive more than half of deaths in Ghana. Check your blood pressure and blood sugar today.
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Posted 4w ago
NHIA
Event Source of News Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Korle Bu kickstarts 2026 World Heart Awareness Month

Public heart health activities throughout the month
Why this matters Free heart screenings and public activities at Korle Bu this month — a chance to check your heart health.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra
Posted 4w ago
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

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