Harare – Her bulging stomach, unhurried steps among other features are synonymous with pregnancy. And one will be forgiven for concluding t...
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Harare – Her bulging stomach, unhurried steps among other features are synonymous with pregnancy. And one will be forgiven for concluding that Bridget Zireni is expecting.
But the 16-year-old is neither pregnant nor seeking maternity aid. Her stomach is heavily swollen due to a growth in her belly – and if she cannot get $4 000 for an operation, her prolonged battle with the rare disorder might be fatal.Bridget’s condition began while she was in form 1 in 2015 – leading to abandon her studies in rural Buhera.
“It all began with a stomach ache but my stomach began to swell slowly. I cannot sit, walk or eat because my stomach keeps enlarging. I wish someone could help me so that I can return to school for my studies,” pleaded Bridget.
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| Bridget Condition is Giving her Trouble |
Her father is out of options, while all efforts to help his ailing daughter have failed so far. All efforts to get her operated were thwarted by hospitals that required a substantial upfront payment, which the family cannot afford.
“We are out of ideas to help her. Bridget was good in school and she had a promising future but she has since left school due to her condition,” her father said.
Hospitals in Mutare demanded $3 000 for an operation, though they firmly believe she was bewitched. They only managed to raise $460, while well-wishers pledged $41 towards her treatment.
Chitungwiza Hospital director believe Bridget’s disorder can be permanently reversed after a n examination. Previously the hospital has assisted women with similar conditions.
Bridget can be contacted via her father on: +263 777 317 581 or through CABS bank: 588 892 300 472 9488.
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