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You’ll recall that 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 precarious. With a stable marriage, life would still be manageable, were it not for the following medical problem:
Four years ago, Betty suddenly noticed a loss of balance that was steadily getting worse. Since then, she has found it increasingly difficult to walk in a straight line or stand on one foot. 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 accompanied by vomiting.
A CT scan (‘tube’, see above) arranged by us and a subsequent MRI scan of the head revealed no conclusive findings.
The neurologist we consulted was also unable to make a precise diagnosis. Attempts at treatment with cortisone were also unsuccessful.
Tulisa has now exhausted all local options. It may be a degenerative or inflammatory brain condition that cannot currently be treated with the resources available in Kenya. Betty is now receiving symptomatic treatment for her headaches and bouts of dizziness.
Our thanks go to all the donors who made this diagnostic investigation possible. We wish things had turned out differently.