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President John Dramani Mahama has linked the increasing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country to modern dietary habits and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, advising the public to desist from such ways of life.
President John Dramani Mahama has linked the rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country to modern eating habits and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, urging Ghanaians to make healthier choices. The President made this remark during the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare initiative on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
In a light-hearted moment, Mahama took a playful swipe at Ghanaians’ love for heavy late-night meals, particularly the popular dish banku, advising the public to reduce such eating habits for better health. He emphasized that indulging in heavy meals after long workdays could lead to negative health outcomes.
“By 7 PM, you should have finished your dinner. After that, avoid heavy food. If you’re hungry, just have a cup of tea or something light,” Mahama advised, drawing laughter from the audience. “If you’re someone who enjoys heavy meals and isn’t physically active, why ask for a big bowl of banku at 10 PM when your wife is tired and you’re about to go to bed? Just stop it!”
The President also compared today’s sedentary lifestyles with those of past generations, noting that older generations, who were more physically active, were less likely to suffer from such diseases. He explained that people in earlier times worked on farms and expended energy, unlike today’s office-bound lifestyle.
“Our fathers used to eat banku and other heavy meals at night, but they worked hard on the farm, burning off all that energy. Now, we wake up, have breakfast, drive to work, sit at a desk from 8 am to 5 pm, and then go home to ask for banku. What physical activity did you do to deserve that meal?” Mahama joked.
Story by Efua Nessa
Source :Loco tv