Saturday, August 11, 2012

Must Read: Let’s Rescue Josephine From The Jaws Of Death

SINCE Mrs. Josephine Ibeh was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in 2011, life has been hell for her.
The medical report she
obtained from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, (LUTH) dated 22nd May 2012 and signed by the Consultant Nephrologist, Bello B. T. reads,
“The above named 39-year-old woman presented at our hospital about four months ago with features of advanced chronic disease.
“Since then, she has been on maintenance haemodialysis on an outpatient basis. She is currently dialyszing once weekly as against the reccommended thrice weekly due to financial constraints.
“Her medication include:
Tabs Minoxidl 2.5mg bd
Tabs Astenolol 50mg daily
Tabs Nifedipine retard 40mg bd
Tabs Frusemide 40mg bd
Tabs Lisinopril 20mg daily
SC Erythropoietin 400iv twice weekly
IV Iron Sucrose 200mg monthly
“She has been counselled on the need for a kidney transplant, which is the definitive treatment for her kidney failure.
She has requested this medical report to enable her source for funds for the surgery. Kindly offer her every neccessary assistance.”
Josephine who is currently residing with her family at No 7 Kudirat Bello Close, Agboroko, Iba, Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos explained that even the purchase of the drugs recommended for her has been a Herculean task.
With her life hanging on the balance, her husband, who has been impoverished by her illness has declared his readiness to donate one of his kidneys to save the life of his wife; but where is the money to foot the medical bills?
About N6million is needed for her treatment abroad and having sold everything they have to keep her alive, she is left with no option than to solicit for assistance to help her live again.
The Justice, Development and Peace Commission of St Augustine’s Catholic Church Iba Housing Estate, Ojo – Lagos has also been in the forefront of efforts to get assistance for the ailing woman to her.

Her account details are – Mrs. Josephine Ibeh, Fidelity bank  account no 6017795321. She can be reached on telephone 08033691204, 08037552792 or through the JDPC, St Augustine Iba. Email–  jdpc-staugustineiba1@yahoo.com

Link: ( http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95192:lets-rescue-josephine-from-the-jaws-of-death&catid=182:just-human&Itemid=709 ) 
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