Renowned Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown discussed the significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges she faced during her recovery from a right arm injury. In an interview on TV3 New Day, she disclosed spending nearly GH¢500,000 on medical care since May, following her fifth corrective surgery.
“If I should tell you the money I’ve spent on this hand, it’s almost GH¢500,000 since May till now,” she shared. “And remember, it’s not just the money. The pain, the stress, the emotional trauma you need to go through it yourself because you can’t rely on people.”
The award-winning actress explained that while support from family and friends is important, the healing process ultimately demands deep personal strength and resilience. According to her, recovery is a lonely and demanding journey that tests one’s endurance beyond what outsiders may see.
McBrown has battled chronic pain for more than a decade following a car accident in January 2013, an ordeal that has required multiple surgeries and long periods of rehabilitation. She disclosed that her most recent recovery phase was particularly intense, involving rigorous physiotherapy sessions at the 37 Military Hospital.
“My day would start very early. From 5:15 a.m. to about 8:30 a.m., I was at the 37 Military Hospital, and then I continued therapy at home,” she said. “I had to work on my arm every morning and evening, using the stimulation machine they taught me to operate.”
The actress noted that the demanding routine took a significant toll on her body and emotions, adding to the financial strain of prolonged medical care. Despite the hardships, she expressed profound gratitude for making it through what she described as the final chapter of her surgical journey.
“This was my fifth and final surgery. I’m thankful to God that as I speak, I don’t feel the pain again,” McBrown said, her voice filled with relief.
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