Actor Wayoosi, who recently survived a kidney ailment which brought him near death, has started a foundation aimed at educating everyone about the dangers of kidney diseases.

Wayoosi is particularly concerned about alcohol intake and has warned that excessive drinking can bring on these terrible diseases.

Wayoosi told News-One that taking in too much alcohol, eating spicy foods, eating too much red meat and not having enough sleep can lead to the sort of kidney ailment that brought he suffered.

He advised Ghanaians, especially the youth, to refrain from such substances.

To educate the populace on what needs to be done, the Wayoosi Foundation, which he has started, would create awareness of the problems, and he currently plans to visit Senior High Schools to educate the students during their entertainment periods.