Popular Ghanaian actress and media figure AJ Poundz recently had a brush with death after a surprising medical diagnosis revealed a condition she never knew she had. What started as a simple visit to a hospital ended up exposing a silent threat that could have ended her life.
While accompanying her mother to the University of Ghana Medical Centre for treatment, AJ’s casual hospital stop turned critical when a concerned doctor noticed an unusual sign on her body. Further checks confirmed that she had developed an umbilical hernia — a condition she had unknowingly lived with for some time.
The diagnosis came as a shock. Medical experts at the facility acted swiftly, warning her and her husband that the condition was severe and required urgent surgery. Any delay, they said, could have been fatal.
Looking back, AJ admitted she had overlooked earlier signs of the illness, brushing off symptoms she now realizes were warning signals. The experience has since left her deeply concerned about how little public attention is given to such life-threatening health conditions in Ghana.
Her awareness grew even more after hearing of a woman who lost her life to the same condition — only for it to be discovered after her death. The lack of public knowledge and early detection, AJ believes, is a major health gap that needs urgent attention.
Thanks to timely intervention by medical staff at UGMC, AJ underwent successful surgery and is now recovering. She credits the alertness of her doctor and the professionalism of the hospital team with saving her life.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
