'I am not afraid to die' – Fred Kyei-Mensah opens up

Music producer Fred Kyei-Mensah has urged people to make healthcare a priority in their household budgets, saying the financial burden of illness can become difficult to manage as people grow older.

Kyei-Mensah made the call while sharing an update about his own health, revealing that he was at a clinic for treatment and a series of laboratory tests.

“I am not afraid to die when the time comes whether prepared or not. However, I am afraid of being alive and not able to get the financial muscle to care for my needs, especially my health,” he said.

Reflecting on his recent health challenges, Kyei-Mensah said the experience had reminded him of the limitations that come with ageing.

“The last couple of days has shown me ‘Atiwa’ small concerning my health. Sunsum p3 na honam no y3 mmr3,” he wrote.

He advised people to consider healthcare costs when planning their finances and to pay attention to their family health history.

“Kindly add health issues to your domestic budget and manage your lifestyle well, especially when you have issues with hemoglobin-laden illness in your system if you know your family health history,” he said.

Kyei-Mensah also pointed to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hepatitis, ulcers, malaria and HIV/AIDS as health challenges people face.