In 2024, we were again able to treat health problems for well over 50 people through the emergency medical aid program in Abakaliki. For some patients, the hospital stay involved an operation and a stay of several weeks.
A great deal of effort was incurred in treating the employees from the water factory after the traffic accident in November 2024. In total, just over €16,000 was used for emergency medical aid. An incredible contribution to the local people. Here are some concrete examples of how individual people were helped.
Onyenaturuchi Nwafor, a 6-year-old boy, was presented to the hospital at the beginning of October with a severely swollen body (including his genital area). He was diagnosed with kidney failure. After several blood plasma transfusions, he was able to be discharged sometime later. However, the treatment must be continued in 2025.
Esther Ewa, a 17-year-old young woman who we have been supporting for several years with her kidney disease, became pregnant. Due to her kidney disease and her pregnancy, she received more intensive care. It was therefore a high-risk pregnancy.
The birth was a planned Caesarean section. She and her daughter Florish are developing wonderfully.
Faith Ezeali is a 13-year-old girl from the sponsorship program. She has epilepsy and has managed her seizures without medication so far. In September 2024, she was brought to Abakaliki hospital in a coma. She was in a coma for more than a week. During this time, she was given medication. As a result of being in bed for several weeks, she developed a huge bedsore on her buttocks. This is why she had to undergo surgery afterwards. She learned to walk again with the help of physiotherapy. Since January 2025, she has been going back to school as planned.
The people affected cannot afford the treatment, which is why this support is so important. We thank all of our loyal donors.