A 28-year-old man from Kacherere village, Kaujakito location in Teso South Sub County, is appealing to the government and well-wishers to come to his aid by raising Sh4.5 million required for his treatment in India.
Sylvester Ekamuren Omada, who visited Busia County Information Office, said that his spinal illness began in 2013 immediately after he completed his Form Four examinations at Apokor Secondary School.
“I began treatment at Alupe, Tororo, Mbale in Uganda; Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret; Mediheal Hospital; St. Luke’s Hospital in Eldoret; Kenyatta National Hospital; Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kakamega General Hospital before retiring home,” he said.
Omaada added that his treatment is very expensive and his family has sold all its belongings, but all in vain.
“My neighbours have also tried to help me and they are now tired,” he said, adding that he cannot stand on his own without support.
He now appeals to well-wishers to help him raise Sh4.5 million to enable him seek further treatment in India.
Roseline Okatete, a neighbour, said that they have tried to assist Sylvester and appealed to well-wishers to come to his aid.
Linus Atelu, brother-in-law to Sylvester, also appealed for support, adding that they have sold all their property, including land, to pay his medical bills.
Teresa Atelu, a sister to Sylvester, said that they have been spending Sh. 4,000 for his treatment per day, but they have not realised any improvement.
“I have sold everything that I had and I’m asking the government to come to the aid of our brother,” she said.
Any support can be sent to pay bill number 8047937 or M-pesa no. 0729087988.
By Salome Alwanda
