Don’t resort to unproven herbal remedies in treating kidney disease – Adu Asare

Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu-Asare has cautioned Ghanaians against relying on unproven herbal remedies in the treatment of kidney disease.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme while recounting his six-year battle with kidney failure, the former legislator urged patients to seek proper medical attention before their conditions worsen.

“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.

Kojo Adu-Asare explained that many kidney patients fail to appreciate the seriousness of the disease until complications become severe and difficult to manage.

According to him, kidney disease progresses through stages and becomes irreversible once it reaches an advanced phase.

“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.

The former MP used the opportunity to share details of the physical, emotional and financial difficulties he endured throughout the period, noting that support from family, friends and political figures helped him through the ordeal.

He paid tribute to Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, saying the support he received from him and the Presidency would always remain memorable.

“I also want to mention Julius Debrah and, by extension, the Presidency for their support,” he stated.

Kojo Adu-Asare also expressed appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, for standing by him during preparations for his kidney transplant.

“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.

He further commended former Roads and Highways Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta for being dependable throughout the difficult period.