…appeals for US$8000 to fund a medical operation
Zimdaily Journal Reporter
A Beitbridge woman is appealing for US$8000 to fund a medical operation for her husband who has been battling cancer for over 17 years.
Read more: Zimbabwe man battles cancer for 17 yearsMilliet Ndou said her husband Laston Kwinika (64) developed a cancerous growth that is now covering three-quarters of his mouth.
Kwinika can hardly speak and is struggling to eat.
“In the last few years, we have tried to get medical help in major hospitals in South Africa and Bulawayo without success.
“Last year we saw another doctor in Bulawayo who then told us our best option was getting him operated on at Parirenyatwa Hospital.
“He then called his colleague in Harare who told us we would need US$8000 to fund the medical operation.
“At first, we thought we could manage and we have sold a lot of livestock to get him treated but our efforts have come to nothing.
“Family members have been helping with material resources and food but it is not sustainable.”
Ndou said her husband struggles to eat or speak and his diet has become largely porridge or drinking amahewu.
The couple has four children who are equally struggling in life and cannot raise enough for the medical operation.
Those willing to help can contact Ndou on 0782360383/ 0777484114.
Well-wishers can also visit the couple in HaMahuhushe village, 5 km east of Lutumba growth point in Beitbridge.
–HERALD
