A new video has popped up on the Internet about the late Ghanaian gospel singer Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA. In the viral video, KODA revealed that he was given wrong medication for eight months.
KODA said in the video that in 2015 he was taken to one of the health facilities in Takoradi by his spouse and sister when he was sick. He said he was treated, given medicine to take while at the hospital and was detained for two days. But when he was discharged he was given medications and asked to continue taking them and report to the facility for checkup regularly.
According to KODA, after taking the medicine for some time, he started developing some symptoms that didn’t look normal. The singer said he decided to research about the medication. He was stunned when he found out that one of the drugs contained sulfur. He said he was asked never to take sulfur-based medications because he was suffering from a medical condition called G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase).
According to the doctor apologized but it later turned out to be a blame game where he was told that he is old enough to know if he was given the wrong medication. That he said simply means, they didn’t want to take responsibility for a medical error but transferred it to the patient.
He communicated his disappointment and told the medical team that inasmuch as he will not disrespect doctors and pharmacists “I cannot take your word anymore.”
As a lesson for everyone, KODA emphasized the significance of pushing for oneself when it comes to healthcare. He encouraged others to approach their specialists and inquire about their prescriptions.
Though he said talking up might sound like challenging the professionals, he said it is necessary to avoid any unwanted consequences from wrong medications.
The video has picked up footing on social media, starting dialogs around the significance of understanding prescriptions and the dangers of medical errors.
Kofi Owusu Dua Anto (KODA), known for his ability as a gospel vocalist, lyricist, music maker, and multi-instrumentalist, was based in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.
He passed away at the age of 45, allegedly after fighting kidney issues though the cause of his shock demise is yet to be confirmed.
