It was a rousing moment for insolvent patients after Vodafone Ghana paid the medical bills, allowing them to reunite with their families.
The patients had to stay in these health facilities for several weeks and, in some cases, years because of their inability to pay off their debts.
In episode eleven, season 10 of the show, all the patients expressed their immense gratitude for Vodafone’s intervention.
This is not the first time Vodafone has assisted insolvent patients in some selected hospitals: over 2,000 patients across the country have been united with their families through the Vodafone Homecoming programme.
Gynaecologist Dr Padi Ayertey was also on the show to discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
He pointed out that although Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is genetic, other factors such as poor diet and a lack of exercise could cause a defect in ovaries.
He explained that the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome include irregular periods, excess facial body hair, severe acne, to small cysts in ovaries.
Dr Ayertey said the major cause of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is insulin resistance.
“When you eat sugar, the sugar goes into your blood. The sugar in your blood now moves to the cells. In the cells, it transforms into energy and the body stores the excess as glycogen. For some people, the mechanism that moves it from sugar in the cells to glycogen is faulty, so that causes the problem.”
He added that there are medications that could correct the defect.
The show further discussed whether late eating could contribute to weight gain.
Medical Practitioners on the show admitted that late eating has been associated with weight gain.
They, therefore, cautioned against the health risks associated with eating late.
“Eating late puts you at risk of heart diseases so if you can avoid it, do that,” Cardiologist, Aba Folson advised.