Dr. Caesar
Chief Executive Officer of M.Y. Caesar Company Limited, Dr. Caesar, has expressed grave concern over the rising number of kidney-related deaths in the country, urging citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and prioritise regular medical check-ups to curb the trend.
According to him, recent data suggest that kidney disease claimed 4,161 lives in 2020, representing 2.38% of all deaths in Ghana.
He said the country now ranks 56th globally in kidney disease mortality – a statistic that has alarmed health experts and prompted renewed calls for preventive action.
“This trend is alarming. Many of these deaths could have been prevented through early diagnosis and lifestyle changes,” Dr. Caesar said and added, “We cannot sit back and allow this to continue. Prevention must be our first line of defense.”
Dr. Caesar, a strong advocate for natural health solutions, noted that most kidney complications develop silently and go unnoticed until they reach advanced stages.
He emphasised that early detection through regular screening can save lives and reduce the growing burden on the nation’s health system.
He urged Ghanaians to adopt healthier habits to protect their kidneys, including reducing salt and fat intake, managing blood sugar and blood pressure levels, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, staying hydrated, and refraining from misuse of over-the-counter painkillers.
“Regular health screening is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Early detection can mean the difference between life and death,” he stressed.
Dr. Caesar also highlighted the need for continuous public education on kidney health, warning that lifestyle-related diseases are fast becoming one of the country’s major public health threats.
He noted that through M.Y. Caesar Company Limited, the Kumasi-based natural health enterprise, he has led initiatives promoting the use of food supplements and natural therapies to support patients battling conditions such as kidney disease, liver disorders, diabetes, and infertility.
His holistic approach, he said, aims to complement conventional medicine and bring relief to people seeking safe and sustainable health alternatives.
A Daily Guide Report