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| Personal details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Helen Kwamboka |
| Age | 19 years |
| Place of birth | Kisumu |
| Residence | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
Occupation:
Casual work (including laundry worker, cleaner) with no fixed income
Social situation:
Single mother, after her husband left her due to her illness.
She lives with her cousin in the notorious slum of Kibera in Nairobi, in appalling conditions without water or electricity. Her monthly income is equivalent to approximately €50.
Medical condition:
Since 2006, Helen has been through a gruelling medical ordeal. Since then, she has been suffering from a swelling in her neck, for which no diagnosis has yet been made. An initial operation to remove the tumour took place at Kisii General Hospital in north-western Kenya. However, the tumour returned. Further, expensive hospital stays followed, but without any significant success or, indeed, a cure. Most recently, in December 2012, a tissue sample was finally taken from the tumour. However, due to a lack of funds, she never received the results of the histological examination.
We suspect that Helen has a malignant tumour and would like to ensure she receives appropriate treatment as soon as possible; for this, we need your help – now!
Thank you very much!