A widowed woman from the village of Chekulo, Luya Bwake ward in Kabuchai constituency needs financial support to enable her to treat her two children Wilson Simiyu (17 years) and Merlyn Nasambu (14 years) who are suffering from heart disease while having all parts of their body swollen.
Wilson Simiyu at admitted Bungom West Hospital
Speaking to reporters at Webuye County Hospital, the woman, Gladys Wenani, said that her two sons, one of whom is hospitalized at Bungoma West Hospital in Bungoma town and the other at the Webuye County hospital, began suffering from inflammation of the stomach and various parts of the body. several months ago something that has deprived them of sleep.
"I have nine
children and they have all been healthy, but in July Wilson and Merlin suddenly
began to suffer from swelling all over their bodies," she said.
According to a doctor's
report at Bungoma West Hospital where 17-year-old Wilson Simiyu is lying, he
needs a heart surgery which will cost three million shillings (3,000,000/=).
Merlin Nasambu admitted at Webuye county Hospital
The family is now
appealing to donors to help them saying that given the current situation they
are unable to afford the treatment of the two children who both have heart
problems.
"I am requesting my
MCA Rosemary Khisa, Mama County Catherine Wambilianga and my governor Wycliffe
Wangamati to help me. One child needs three million shillings and am waiting
for the doctors’ report at Webuye Hospital to know how much it will coast to
treat the other child. Mrs Wenani said.
However, nurse Jane
Nyongesa who from webuye County Hospital where Merlin Nasambu is admitted says the girl needs special care and
it will cost the Family a lot of money.
The family is requesting any well Wisher to channel their assistance through 0721475265
