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Juma Shaban was 15 years old at the time and lived with his two brothers and his single mother as a member of the Nubian community in the Kibera slum in Nairobi. Due to his illness, he was only able to attend school irregularly and with ever-increasing infrequency. He was ill and weak – why?
It all began in 2009 with increasing shortness of breath, swelling in both lower legs and growing physical exhaustion.
A cardiologist diagnosed a severe heart valve defect. Unfortunately, the heart surgery that followed did not bring the hoped-for success. His condition had not improved. The expensive medication, for which his mother toils daily but is still unable to buy regularly, could no longer help him in the medium term.
Dotty, our Kenyan colleague, heard about his plight and brought his tragic case to Tulisa’s attention. In the meantime, he has undergone successful surgery carried out by an international cardiac surgery team and
Quote from the appeal for donations at the time:
“…Tulisa is asking for your support so that Juma does not die before the end of this year…”
You, dear donors, have prevented that from happening!