{
  "id": 18281177,
  "title": "Stroke cases surge in the last five years… young adults worst affected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/stroke-cases-surge-in-the-last-five-years-young-adults-worst-affected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:49:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/stroke-cases-surge-in-the-last-five-years-young-adults-worst-affected/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stroke cases in Ghana have increased by 52 per cent from 2020 to 2025, with young adults aged 30 to 49 years being the most affected. There were 29,483 recorded stroke cases last year, up from 26,780 in 2024, marking a 10.1 per cent rise. Dr Wallace Ollenu, the Programme Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), attributes this surge to hypertension, urging the public to undergo regular screenings and adhere to prescribed treatments. Dr Ollenu highlighted that nearly half of stroke patients die within a year of admission, emphasizing the severe socio-economic consequences for affected families. The GHS aims to address the rising burden by updating NCD treatment guidelines, particularly for hypertension and diabetes, and intensifying screening and community engagement. The Ministry of Health is committed to treating stroke as a national health priority, improving access to care, and strengthening referral systems. Recognizing stroke symptoms and acting promptly (using the FAST approach) can significantly reduce brain damage.",
  "summary": "STROKE cases recorded in Ghana have risen by 52 per cent between 2020 and 2025, with the condition increasingly affecting people between the ages of 30 and 49 years. The Programme Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Wallace Ollenu, who disclosed this, said 29,483 stroke cases were recorded last … The post Stroke cases surge in the last five years……",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}