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The Northern Regional Hospital, also known as the Tamale Central Hospital, has recorded increasing cases of stroke, prompting health authorities to call for regular medical check-ups to help prevent the condition.
According to the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. (Med) Richard Anthony, the facility records not less than 20 stroke cases annually, with a growing number of young people affected.
“On average, within a year, we see about 20 cases, though I don’t have the exact statistics off-hand. But as we know, stroke is very common and does not only affect the elderly as previously thought—young people are increasingly being diagnosed,” he said.
Speaking during a donation by the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives in support of the establishment of a stroke unit at the hospital, Dr. Anthony identified hypertension as a major cause of stroke, stressing the need for regular blood pressure monitoring.
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The Tamale Metro Chairman of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Yussif Fitter, on behalf of the National President of the union, presented a cash donation of over GH₵ 23,000 and an air conditioner to support the hospital in setting up the stroke unit.
In his remarks, he expressed concern over the rising incidence of stroke, particularly among the youth, noting that it is robbing the nation of its productive resources.
“In the past, stroke was largely associated with the affluent and the elderly, but today we are seeing young people, even those under 30, being affected. This is worrying because it robs the country of its productive workforce,” he noted.
He further appealed to benevolent individuals and organisations to support the hospital’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery and bring specialised services closer to the people.
