Ghanaians warned against silent heart disease

He said while Ghana’s public health efforts had historically focused heavily on diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV, cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke and heart failure, were increasingly overtaking those conditions as major causes of mortality.

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCC) has warned Ghanaians against the growing threat of cardiovascular diseases, urging the public to prioritise regular health screening and early detection as heart disease can develop silently for years without obvious symptoms.

The World Heart Day 2026 activities are expected to focus on raising awareness of cardiovascular diseases, promoting prevention and encouraging early detection and treatment of hypertension and other heart-related conditions.