Kojo Adu-Asare, a former member of parliament from Adentan, has publicly thanked a number of politicians and close friends for helping him during a protracted fight with renal failure that ultimately resulted in a successful kidney transplant.
The former legislator described the financial, mental, and physical challenges he faced during the previous six years while receiving treatment for the illness in an interview with Asempa FM’s Ekosi Sen program.
He praised Kwadwo Twum Boafo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Center, for his “unwavering support” during the most trying phases of his health problem.
Kojo Adu-Asare states that when he first revealed his illness, Ing. Twum Boafo promised to help, and when the kidney transplant preparations became more urgent, he kept his word.
“My brother, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, who is the CEO of the Financial Intelligence Centre, assured me that once we reached the stage where I needed help, I should let him know. Indeed, when the time came, he did everything he could,” he said.
The former MP also expressed gratitude to the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, for their help.
He also honoured Kwasi Amoako-Atta, the former minister of roads and highways, whom he characterised as a constant source of support during his treatment.
The previous minister of roads, Hon. Amoako-Atta, is an amazing person.
He remarked, “I want him to realise that he is a different kind of person wherever he is today.
“I also want to mention Julius Debrah and, by extension, the Presidency for their support,” he added.
During the conversation, Kojo Adu-Asare raised awareness about kidney disease and warned Ghanaians not to rely only on unproven herbal medicines to treat critical illnesses.
He clarified that kidney illness frequently advances silently through phases until reaching a crucial stage where there are few alternatives for treatment.
“I’ve been living with kidney disease… there are stages. Once it gets to stage four, you are at the end stage. And once you get to the end stage, you are stuck. There is no way to reverse it,” he said.
He cautioned that many individuals wait to seek medical attention until their problems worsen, at which point emergency care might be necessary.
“Herbalists can tell you all manner of stories, but one day you may end up in the emergency room. When it gets to that point, please seek proper medical care because some concoctions can worsen the situation,” he advised.
The public’s awareness of Ghana’s rising kidney-related disease burden has increased as a result of the former lawmaker’s revelation, and discussions about early detection and access to specialised medical care have been revived.
Source: newsthemegh.com