When was the last time you got your blood pressure and sugar levels checked? According to the National Health Identification Authority, around 48% of the general population, primarily men, do not visit the hospital and, in certain cases, do attend but do not return for additional exams.
According to statistics, "men don't enjoy coming to hospitals; they wait until the situation is grave, then we all wear black and white and declare gone too soon."
"Women always do the right thing; they attend hospitals and return home to take their medications, which is why they live longer."
Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby, Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, made these statements during a meeting with journalists in Accra.