I’ve been living with movement disorder parkinsons for the past eight years — Franklin Cudjoe

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has disclosed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder, for the past eight years.

Parkinson’s disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a brain condition that causes problems with movement and can also affect mental health, sleep and cause pain.

The condition worsens over time and has no cure, although medication and therapy can help manage symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty speaking.

In a social media post on Thursday, January 8, the policy analyst said he has been receiving medical care both in Ghana and abroad since his diagnosis.

“Well, folks, it is Parkinsons. I had been living with it for the past eight years. My doctors in Ghana, neurologists in fact, have been very supportive,” he wrote.

Cudjoe said while the condition cannot be cured, it can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes, and he remains committed to advocacy.

“Parkinsons has no cure but it won’t kill you. It can only be managed with expensive medication and lifestyle adjustment. I am determined to raise awareness and continue to support the Parkinsons support group in Ghana,” he added.

He further advised the public to seek medical attention early when they notice changes in their physical movements and to avoid prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals.