In Summary,
- Fatma Rajab, a journalist in Mombasa, needs urgent heart valve replacement surgery.
- The family cannot afford the cost of the procedure.
- They appeal for help from well-wishers, NGOs, and the government.
- Any contribution can help save Fatma’s life.
Fatma Rajab, a 27-year-old journalist in Mombasa, Kenya, is battling a serious heart condition. Diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at 14, she now urgently needs valve replacement surgery.
Fatma’s journey has been a tough one. In 2014, she underwent valve replacement in India, funded by generous community support. Sadly, the prosthetic valve has worn out, forcing her to face the ordeal again.
Hospitalized at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital, Fatma’s condition is stable but critical. The procedure can be done locally for under Sh1 million, a significantly lower cost compared to the Sh1.8 million quoted by Nairobi hospitals.
However, the financial burden remains immense for Fatma’s family. They’ve already exhausted resources, including selling property, to ensure her previous treatment.
With limited options, Fatma’s family and fellow journalists are desperately reaching out for help. They plead with well-wishers, NGOs, and the government to lend a hand in saving their daughter’s life.
This is a call to action for anyone who can help. Every contribution, big or small, can make a difference in giving Fatma a fighting chance.
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