A 60-year-old woman, Odubiro Adebisi from Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, has appealed to the state government and other philanthropists to assist her in raising N20 million for a kidney transplant.
Odubiro’s medical report issued by the Babcock University Teaching Hospital and made available to INFO DAILY indicated that the patient was being managed for chronic kidney disease and would require a renal transplant.
The patient’s medical report dated September 4, 2023, and signed by the Consultant Nephrologist of the Hospital, Dr. Oyebisi Oyekunle, stated that there was a history of nausea and vomiting, facial puffiness, hiccups, and anorexia and is also associated with weight loss, reduction in urinary output, and passage of frothy urine.
The Consultant Nephrologist said that Odubiro would require more dialysis sessions and interventions, adding that the definite treatment would be a renal transplant which would require preliminary tests and post-operative investigations.
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He said that an overhead cost of about N20m would be required, as well as post-operative medication.
“Above named is a known hypertensive patient, who was referred to our facility on account of vomiting, generalized body weakness, abdominal pain, and difficulty in breathing. There was associated weight loss, reduction in urinary output, and passage of frothy urine. There was also a history of pedal swelling and lack of blood for which she received three pints of blood.
“The definite treatment will be a renal transplant which will require preliminary tests and post-operative investigations. An overhead cost of about 20 million naira would be required, as well as post-operative medication,” Dr Oyekunle said in the medical report.
Meanwhile, in a letter Adebisi’s family wrote to solicit support on her behalf, it was stated that she had been advised by her doctor to go for a kidney transplant, adding that the recent tests carried out indicated that her two kidneys were no longer functioning as normal.
“Over the past few months, her health has been deteriorating, and after numerous medical consultations and tests, it has been confirmed that she needs urgent treatment for her kidney condition.
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“Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the procedure and the ongoing medical expenses, the financial burden has become overwhelming for us.
“The recommended treatment plan includes a potential kidney transplant, which not only involves the cost of the surgery but also the expenses associated with pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, medications, and continuous medical follow-ups.
“These mounting medical costs have strained our financial resources to the point where we are unable to meet them alone”.
David Adenuga, who spoke on behalf of the family, called on kind-hearted Nigerians to extend helping hands in this desperate time of need.
“We assure you that any contribution, no matter the amount, would be deeply appreciated as your support would be instrumental in ensuring that she can receive the vital medical care that she desperately needs.
“Financial support towards Odubiro”s kidney transplant could be sent to her First Bank account number: 3050472812 with Odubiro Marian Adebisi as the account name and she can be also contacted at 07085178897 or 09024203369.”