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| Personal details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Betty Akinyi |
| Year of birth | 1976 |
| Place of birth | Nairobi |
| Residence | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
Social situation:
Betty lives with her family of four in the Kibera slum in Nairobi. She is a housewife, whilst her husband takes on odd jobs. The family’s financial situation is therefore strained. With their marriage still intact, they would be able to cope with life were it not for the following medical problem:
Medical problem:
You may recall that four years ago, Betty suddenly noticed a loss of balance that was steadily getting worse. Since then, she has found it difficult to walk in a straight line or even stand on one leg. As if that were not enough, her eyesight and hearing have subsequently deteriorated. In addition, she has recently been experiencing episodes of severe headaches and nausea with vomiting. The symptoms and the findings of the neurological examination point to a brain tumour or an infection of the brain.
At first, it looked as though we would have to leave Betty in this bleak and agonising condition. An experienced neurologist in Nairobi, trained in Europe, has, at our request, reviewed her case once again and is now attempting to establish a diagnosis – and hopefully a course of treatment – using advanced, modern diagnostic techniques.
If you would like to help Betty receive a definitive diagnosis and, subsequently, a possible treatment, please dig deep into your hearts and make a donation! Given the way she has to live now, she would rather die (if it weren’t for her four children, of course…).
Thank you very much!