The following morning, thousands flocked back to the marquee to consult with a doctor or medical student from Korle Bu, the main teaching hospital in Accra. Afterwards they were given free medication such as painkillers or vitamins. Among those who came seeking advice were people bringing their relatives with mental illness, one young girl running around outside the tent, talking and shouting. The team unfortunately had no medication for this, and recommended that those with mental illness should be taken to the psychiatric hospital, a long journey to the south. There are no ambulances to convey the mentally ill to hospital, and no police assistance. So the family must meet the costs of transport and call on their young men to restrain a person if they are disturbed and escort them to the hospital. Thus it is not uncommon for those who are severely disturbed, aggressive or abusive to be brought to hospital tied with ropes.
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