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CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH INEQUITY A DEADLY MIX FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE: WORLD HEART FEDERATION AND STROKE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTNETWORK-GHANA (SASNET-GHANA)
29 September 2022 –On World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation (WHF) and the Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA) are calling for urgent action on climate change and health inequity, with millions more lives now at risk from cardiovascular disease, which is still the world’s biggest killer.
World Heart Day is celebrated each year on 29 September to raise awareness and mobilize international action against cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death on the planet. It is the global initiative under which individuals, governments and the entire heart community come together to engage in fun activities, increase public education, and advocate for universal access to CVD prevention, detection and treatment. The theme for this year’s World Heart Day 2022 is “USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART. With focus on 3 pillars they are ;
Access to treatment and support for CVD varies widely across the world. Over 75% of CVD deaths occur in low- to middle-income countries, but access can be an issue anywhere. By getting involved with global events such as World Heart Day, as well as local activities, we are empowered to spread awareness and help make a difference in the lives of all humankind
Air pollution is responsible for 25% of all CVD deaths, taking the lives of 7 million people every year. Whether they are more immediate actions like
Walking or cycling instead of travelling by car, or longer-term efforts such as supporting clean air legislation, each of us can contribute to a healthier planet in our own way.
Psychological stress can double the risk of having a heart attack. Exercise, mediation, and getting enough quality sleep help to lower stress levels.
By resisting the harmful coping mechanisms and bad habits induced by stress, we can maximize our individual heart health.
2022 has seen historic heat waves and, with climate change disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable populations, we can expect a further widening of the gap in global cardiovascular healthcare equity.Climate change and related air pollution is already responsible for 25% of all deaths from cardiovascular disease,killing 7 million people annually.
Professor Fausto Pinto, President of WHF, says: “Millions of already vulnerable people are doubly exposed to extreme weather events and limited access to healthcare. World leaders must step up efforts on the two biggest threats of our time: climate change and global health inequity.”
Pakistan is currently battling one of its worst climate-related disasters. According to the World Heart Observatory, almost 1/4 of all deaths are due to cardiovascular disease in the country and air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death and disability. Additionally, 50% of the population does not have access to primary healthcare services. The situation is not different for the country. In Ghana, Ho, the capital of the Volta region of Ghana is the only city that has made strives towards achieving a clean air atmosphere.
Working hand in hand with the World Health Organisation (WHO), WHF and SASNET-GHANA are calling on governments, civil society, and global industry to meet net-zero targets, to tackle global warming and curb air pollution, and to deliver healthcare access for all.
“Climate change is not about polar bears or icebergs anymore. It’s about people’s health, especially poor people’s health. We need to reduce emissions in the name of health otherwise we will see more and more disasters and more suffering everywhere,” says Dr Maria Neira Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health at WHO.
A new global survey by WHF highlights the global concern surrounding the link between climate change and cardiovascular disease, with climate change and air pollution ranked as the third most serious issue in relation to cardiovascular health among the respondents.The survey also revealed that awareness of healthcare inequity is growing: in response to a question about which global issues affected cardiovascular health the most, the second most common answer was social inequality and access to healthcare. These survey insights, combined with the almost 80% of participants believing that government action can significantly reduce the burden of CVD in their countries, underline the important role of policymakers.
WHF and SASNET-GHANA are urging government of Ghana (Ministry of Health), Healthcare providers to help improve cardiovascular health and to prevent CVD mortality by issuing regular reminders to at-risk groups about the dangers of extreme weather events, including tips on managing excessive heat events.
“We know what works in prevention and in treatment of the world’s biggest killer. It is time for scaled up implementation and shared responsibility. Beating cardiovascular disease should matter to every beating heart.” Prof Pinto adds.
Air pollution is responsible for 25% of all deaths from cardiovascular disease, taking the lives of 7 million people annually.
Over 75% of premature deaths from CVD occur in low- and middle-income countries including Ghana and half the world’s population has no access to essential health services.
Despite the shadow that the corona virus pandemic continues to cast (with the death toll approaching 6.5 million), CVD remains the world’s largest killer, claiming three times as many lives (18.6 million) every year.
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA) and the World Heart Federation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Division of the Ghana Health Service , Eastern regional Health directorate, District Health directorate New Juaben will hold a walk for heart , social media and media engagement to commemorate the 2022 World Heart Day.
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Media Contact: Ad Adams Ebenezer, Executive director SASNET-GHANA, Led Consultant World Heart Day Campaign events in Ghana
ad.adams@sasnetghana.org Mobile: 0594989495
https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/topics/indicator-groups/indicator-group-details/GHO/ambient-air-pollution
Dear Colleague,
We are delighted to announce the program outline for the upcoming 1st WORLD PATIENTS CONFERENCE which will be held in Rome on October 15-16, 2022.
The 1st WORLD PATIENTS CONFERENCE will provide patients the platform and opportunity to network, exchange information, share experiences, learn from each other, raise your voice, and advocate for patients cause internationally.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) IN GHANA
High blood pressure (Hypertension) is called the “silent killer ” for good reason as it often has no symptoms, but is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. These diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.
In Ghana, data available on the Prevalence of Hypertension show that around 34% of adults aged between 30-79 years have raised blood pressure, with a significant number of these people being unaware that they are hypertensive. The available data also shows that an estimated 36% of those aware of their hypertension are on medication of one sort or another; i.e. receiving pharmacological treatment to lower the blood pressure. The other way to lower blood pressure is to make lifestyle changes.
This reported data present massive challenges to government and other stakeholders in managing hypertension in the population.
In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published evidence-based pharmacological treatment guidelines for adults with hypertension, as well as the World Heart Federation roadmap and PASCAR 10 points action on Hypertension. In a recent Round Table Discussion on the subject of Hypertension in Ghana, the Ghanaian Society of Cardiologists, the Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana(SASNET GHANA) and the World Heart Federation, together with experts participants concluded that urgent action need to be taken at local and national levels to ensure effective implementation of prevention and treatment measures to control hypertension in the Ghanaian population.
All treatment for hypertension is expensive but in particular, Pharmacological treatment. We therefore call on government to provide the required level of resources to finance pharmacological treatment and prevent an epidemic of hypertension, heart disease and stroke from happening. The Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana, the largest non-profit ,Patients and Professionals based – advocacy organisation working on hypertension, CVD ,Stroke and Obesity can and will play a major role in bringing about lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure in the population.
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET GHANA)
Dr. Ben Jabuni
(President )
Ad Adams Ebenezer
(Executive Director )
+233594989495
+233262463986(WhatsApp)
info@sasnetghana.org
Press Statement
To all Media Houses
17th May 16, 2022
World Hypertension Day “Measure your blood pressure, control it, live longer”
World Hypertension Day is celebrated each year on 17th May every year to raise awareness and mobilize international action against High Blood Pressure (HBP), the leading cause of death on the planet. It is the global initiative under which individuals, governments and the entire community advocates come together to engage in activities, increase public education, and advocate for universal access to hypertension prevention, detection and treatment
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA) is aligned with the World Hypertension League’s (WHL) expanded theme for World Hypertension Day 2022: “Measure your blood pressure, control it, and live longer”. The key messages conveyed with this theme are to increase the awareness about the dangers of high blood pressure, emphasize the importance of measuring your blood pressure regularly, and adhering to the treatment protocols enshrined in the call to action by Pan African Society of Cardiologist (PASCAR) and implement the guideline for pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adult by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hypertension – or elevated blood pressure, is a serious medical condition, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.13 billion people worldwide have hypertension, it is estimated that between 10 to 20 million may have hypertension in low- and middle-income Sub Saharan Africa. While the WHOs target is to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 25% by 2025 globally.
In Ghana, Hypertension accounts for 3/4 all cases and deaths and the possibly resulting in strokes and Heart related issues. It is estimated that ,more than 61% of the COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized had hypertension, 52% had diabetes, and 45% of people aged 60 – 69 who died from COVID-19 also had hypertension according the WHO article on “Non Communicable diseases increase risk of dying from COVID-19 in Africa,” 2020.
The high rate of increased blood pressure is a great concern , more than 50% of Ghanaian adult are living with hypertension, a key driver for high blood pressure are ,unaware of their condition and of those who are aware, half do not take any action to control their blood pressure either through lifestyle modification or medication. Approximately 4 in 10 adults older than 25 years have hypertension and this means 75% of the world’s hypertension population are at risk and are potential candidates for heart disease, strokes, kidney disease or even sudden death”.
As part of activities in marking this year’s World Hypertension Day 2022, the Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana in collaboration with partners will hold screening exercise in Ahafo region and organize a virtual symposium to commemorate the event.
SASNET-GHANA and the WHL are making a point that, simple health-seeking behavior change can help to prevent hypertension and keep those who are hypertensive in good health. “The importance of knowing your blood pressure status.
Already, people living with hypertension are faced with numerous challenges with regards to access to quality healthcare and high cost of medications. Most of the hypertension drugs are not on the list of the National Health Insurance Scheme. We therefore call on government to absorb the cost of our treatment and care for hypertensive patients.
It is important to strengthen the healthcare system in Ghana to offer integrated care that addresses not only hypertension but also chronic illnesses.
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET-GHANA) and the World Hypertension League commend the government of Ghana for successfully launching Ghana’s National NCD Policy and the Strategic and implementation plan . We will collaborate with government to implement the policy especially in the area of Hypertension, Stroke, CVD and Obesity.
Finally, we call on government through the ministry of health to address the big issue ,thus unavailability of hypertension drugs in some of the health centers across the country and also ask the government to supply these health centers with functionable digital blood pressure measuring devices for accurate measurement in order to minimize possible misdiagnosis which not checked could lead to complications or death .
Ad Adams Ebenezer
Executive director
Website:care.sasnetghana.org
Facebook: @FightStroke.SasnetGhana
Twitter: @ghbeatstroke
Health Chat Line: 0262463986
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PRESS RELEASE
16th March ,2022
To All Media Houses
Stroke Association Supportwetwork-Ghana(SASNET Ghana) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with mission and vision to reduse the burden of Stroke in Ghana.
SASNET GHANA’S primary purpose includes advocacy, raising awareness, and health education/promotion, aimed at reducing the prevalence and incidence of stroke ,CVD and NCDs in Ghana.
National Stroke Survivors’ Day is commemurated annually on the 16th of March to promote the right of persons with stroke and seek better care and support for persons with Stroke in Ghana.
The theme of this year’s event is that- “community-based rehabilitation improves the quality of community life after stroke for stroke survivors.” This is consistent with the strategic objective of the organisation to set up 275 constituency based rehabilitation centres across the country for stroke survivors.
Stroke is a public health emergency, on the verge of becoming an epidemic. The organization therefore call on the Ghana government ,philanthpists, donors , etc to help in the construction of the 275 constituency based rehabilitation centres and support the implementation of our Community Life After Stroke Programme (CLASP) in oder to rebuild the life of those with Stroke especially in communities where access to stroke support and rehabilitation are not available.
The COVID 19 situation has exposed gaps in Ghana’s health Structure especially with regards to the trearment and care for Stroke in the country. Over 78% of persons affected with stroke are not able to access post discharge support neither are they able to afford the cost for the treatment of which is currently not covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS). These situation are the major hindrance to the recovery plan for persons living with strokes and a grave concern that must be addressed by government. The situation has a tendency to result in the lost of lives of persons with Stroke or at times leads a second Stroke.
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET GHANA) on this special day ” National Stroke Survivors Day 2022″, call on government of Ghana to act expidiently to address these gaps indentified in order to rebuild and save the lives of those Stroke in Ghana.
Ghanians as well as persons with Stroke have the right to receiving the right medical care and support as enshrined in the Constitution of Ghana.
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Chief Dr Ben S. Jabuni
President of SASNET GHANA
Mr Samuel Sedodo
Chair Stroke Survivors and Executive member SASNET GHANA
Ad Adams Ebenezer
Executive director SASNET GHANA
+233(0)594989495
info@sasnetghana.org
PRESS RELEASE
16th March ,2022
To All Media Houses
Stroke Association Supportwetwork-Ghana(SASNET Ghana) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with mission and vision to reduse the burden of Stroke in Ghana.
SASNET GHANA’S primary purpose includes advocacy, raising awareness, and health education/promotion, aimed at reducing the prevalence and incidence of stroke ,CVD and NCDs in Ghana.
National Stroke Survivors’ Day is commemurated annually on the 16th of March to promote the right of persons with stroke and seek better care and support for persons with Stroke in Ghana.
The theme of this year’s event is that- “community-based rehabilitation improves the quality of community life after stroke for stroke survivors.” This is consistent with the strategic objective of the organisation to set up 275 constituency based rehabilitation centres across the country for stroke survivors.
Stroke is a public health emergency, on the verge of becoming an epidemic. The organization therefore call on the Ghana government ,philanthpists, donors , etc to help in the construction of the 275 constituency based rehabilitation centres and support the implementation of our Community Life After Stroke Programme (CLASP) in oder to rebuild the life of those with Stroke especially in communities where access to stroke support and rehabilitation are not available.
The COVID 19 situation has exposed gaps in Ghana’s health Structure especially with regards to the trearment and care for Stroke in the country. Over 78% of persons affected with stroke are not able to access post discharge support neither are they able to afford the cost for the treatment of which is currently not covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS). These situation are the major hindrance to the recovery plan for persons living with strokes and a grave concern that must be addressed by government. The situation has a tendency to result in the lost of lives of persons with Stroke or at times leads a second Stroke.
The Stroke Association Supportnetwork-Ghana (SASNET GHANA) on this special day ” National Stroke Survivors Day 2022″, call on government of Ghana to act expidiently to address these gaps indentified in order to rebuild and save the lives of those Stroke in Ghana.
Ghanians as well as persons with Stroke have the right to receiving the right medical care and support as enshrined in the Constitution of Ghana.
End
Chief Dr Ben S. Jabuni
President of SASNET GHANA
Mr Samuel Sedodo
Chair Stroke Survivors and Executive member SASNET GHANA
Ad Adams Ebenezer
Executive director SASNET GHANA
+233(0)594989495
info@sasnetghana.org
