Asutifi North records high risk of hernia among men – Medical Superintendent

The Medical Superintendent of the Asutifi North District Hospital in the Ahafo Region, Dr Obed Beyin-Mensah, has warned that men in the district face a high risk of developing hernia, largely due to the nature of their work.

He has therefore urged residents, particularly men, to take their health seriously and seek regular medical screening to help detect the condition early.

In an interview with Adom News during a free hernia surgery exercise organised by the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, for 130 people, Dr Beyin-Mensah said the district’s mining activities were among the factors contributing to the high risk.

He explained that mining often involves lifting heavy loads, which can increase the risk of developing hernia.

The medical superintendent encouraged residents to visit health facilities regularly for screening and to seek medical attention whenever they notice symptoms associated with the condition.

Meanwhile, the MP, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has appealed to individuals, corporate institutions and other organisations to support his efforts to provide free screening and surgical treatment for residents diagnosed with hernia and other medical conditions.

He said the resources available through his National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) fund were insufficient to sustain the exercise annually.

Mr Addo said additional support from individuals and organisations would help him extend the initiative and ensure more residents benefit from free screening and treatment.

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