BY Albert Sharra.
The 11 year old girl who got fistula after rape is now no more fistula and is expected to go for a close colostomy operation on 27 October 2010 at Mwaiwathu hospital in Malawi.The operation will involve replacing the temporary rectum to its normal place from the stomach.There is alot of expectations on this day as the parent plans to fast for 10 days asking God to bless Mr Price shop who are sponsoring the operation and Albert Sharra who wrote the pursuasive story that invited the sponsor.
After the hopsital release there will be pictures of the girl and mother on this blog and some details so stay connected.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Girl with fistula coping well, Mother applauds Mr Price
ALBERT SHARRA
11 year old girl who has been struggling with fistula for over seven years is coping well having undergone the first operation at Mwaiwathu hospital in Blantyre courtesy of international business operator Mr Price.
The girl underwent transverse colostomy whose purpose is to divert the stool from its normal passage to a temporary rectum on the stomach as the doctor’s work on the fistula.
According to one of the gynecologist at the hospital who are helping the girl Dr Edgar Kuchingale the girl is expected to undergo three operations but because she is young the operations have been phased into three to be done on a month interval.
The three phases involves transverse colostomy, repair of anal sphincter muscle and close colostomy.
Ruth Hara, the mother of the girl told Nation on Sunday last Friday that the girl is coping well after the first operation.
“I am happy that she is fine and I am optimistic that the remaining operations will be successful, “she said.
Hara has also applauded Mr Price who has not concentrated on hospital support alone but has touched on the girl’s material support.
According to Hara Mr Price donated clothes, shoes, blankets and some materials that have helped to ease the situation the girl was going through.
She has also held the support other people have rendered to her.
Mr Price chief executive officer Debbie Eve also confirmed the development and said they are committed to provide all necessary support the girl may need and added that the duration of the operation will not affect the sponsorship.
“We are not affected with the duration because we are committed to make sure the girl is fine. We will stick to our promise and make sure the girl gets all the necessary support from us during the entire period of her operation,” she said while confirming that they have spared one million for the girl.
The girl is expected back in hospital on 13 September for the next operation.
Raped by unknown man when she was only three, the girl has struggle for seven years when in toilet with both feacal matter and urine coming out through the same passage.
11 year old girl who has been struggling with fistula for over seven years is coping well having undergone the first operation at Mwaiwathu hospital in Blantyre courtesy of international business operator Mr Price.
The girl underwent transverse colostomy whose purpose is to divert the stool from its normal passage to a temporary rectum on the stomach as the doctor’s work on the fistula.
According to one of the gynecologist at the hospital who are helping the girl Dr Edgar Kuchingale the girl is expected to undergo three operations but because she is young the operations have been phased into three to be done on a month interval.
The three phases involves transverse colostomy, repair of anal sphincter muscle and close colostomy.
Ruth Hara, the mother of the girl told Nation on Sunday last Friday that the girl is coping well after the first operation.
“I am happy that she is fine and I am optimistic that the remaining operations will be successful, “she said.
Hara has also applauded Mr Price who has not concentrated on hospital support alone but has touched on the girl’s material support.
According to Hara Mr Price donated clothes, shoes, blankets and some materials that have helped to ease the situation the girl was going through.
She has also held the support other people have rendered to her.
Mr Price chief executive officer Debbie Eve also confirmed the development and said they are committed to provide all necessary support the girl may need and added that the duration of the operation will not affect the sponsorship.
“We are not affected with the duration because we are committed to make sure the girl is fine. We will stick to our promise and make sure the girl gets all the necessary support from us during the entire period of her operation,” she said while confirming that they have spared one million for the girl.
The girl is expected back in hospital on 13 September for the next operation.
Raped by unknown man when she was only three, the girl has struggle for seven years when in toilet with both feacal matter and urine coming out through the same passage.
Things turning positive for girl with fistula
ALBERT SHARRA
Hopes for the better for the eleven year old girl who has been struggling with fistula for seven years seems to be ticking positively towards success of the fistula operation she is going through at Mwaiwathu hospital in Blantyre .
After the first operation which was carried out last month came out successfully, glory was back gain last Thursday at Kabula ward at the hospital where the girl is lying after the second operation came out successful.
Mwaiwathu hospital gynecologist Dr. Edgar Kuchingale who is carrying the operation confirmed the success of the operation.
“Things are just going on okey,the operation was successful and the girl is responding well that I am optimistic that the last operation will be a success as well,”he said.
According to Kuchingale the girl is expected to be in hospital for a week while healing.
The second operation involved the repair of the anal and vaginal canals and after healing will pave way for close colostomy which will involve transplanting the temporary rectum to its normal place.
In a telephone interview from Mwaiwathu, mother of the girl said she is happy that the second operation has come out again successful and added that she is now optimistic that the girl will be fine again.
“I am happy, my girl is responding well and doctors are doing their best ,I must appreciate and above all my great honour should go to Mr. Price who are sponsoring the operation,” said the woman stammering in excitement.
International business operator who are sponsoring the operation Mr. Price chief Executive officer Debbie Eve said her organization is happy with the progress of the operation and said they are leaving no any stone unturned to ensure the whole operation is successful.
“We are committed and we will provide all necessary assistance that may be needed so that the girl retains her normal health,” she said.
The girl was raped in 2003 by unknown man who left her with fistula and for the past years has been struggling when in toilet with both feacal matter and urine coming out through the same passage.
Hopes for the better for the eleven year old girl who has been struggling with fistula for seven years seems to be ticking positively towards success of the fistula operation she is going through at Mwaiwathu hospital in Blantyre .
After the first operation which was carried out last month came out successfully, glory was back gain last Thursday at Kabula ward at the hospital where the girl is lying after the second operation came out successful.
Mwaiwathu hospital gynecologist Dr. Edgar Kuchingale who is carrying the operation confirmed the success of the operation.
“Things are just going on okey,the operation was successful and the girl is responding well that I am optimistic that the last operation will be a success as well,”he said.
According to Kuchingale the girl is expected to be in hospital for a week while healing.
The second operation involved the repair of the anal and vaginal canals and after healing will pave way for close colostomy which will involve transplanting the temporary rectum to its normal place.
In a telephone interview from Mwaiwathu, mother of the girl said she is happy that the second operation has come out again successful and added that she is now optimistic that the girl will be fine again.
“I am happy, my girl is responding well and doctors are doing their best ,I must appreciate and above all my great honour should go to Mr. Price who are sponsoring the operation,” said the woman stammering in excitement.
International business operator who are sponsoring the operation Mr. Price chief Executive officer Debbie Eve said her organization is happy with the progress of the operation and said they are leaving no any stone unturned to ensure the whole operation is successful.
“We are committed and we will provide all necessary assistance that may be needed so that the girl retains her normal health,” she said.
The girl was raped in 2003 by unknown man who left her with fistula and for the past years has been struggling when in toilet with both feacal matter and urine coming out through the same passage.
Friday, October 15, 2010
The Girl who got fistula after rape
The Girl who got fistula after rape
By ALBERT SHARRA
People were happy when government encouraged stiff punishments to rapist in 2002 when the practice became rampant. Alot of people have been arrested for rape since that time. Hospitals worked together with the police to assist the victims.
But Lucy (not real name) of traditional Authority Etisuseni in Mzimba who is now based in Mchesi, Lilongwe was not so luck as to get hospital and police support.
The girl now 11 years old has the sad story to tell. At the age of three, Lucy was raped by unknown man who picked her from outside her parent’s house in Mchesi at around 6pm.
Speaking while tears flowing down her cheeks, Lucy says she does not remember the man who raped her.
Her mother (name with held) who had seen little Lucy playing outside the house earlier said she was surprised to see that the child was not there. it was only when she asked other children that she was told that Lucy had been picked by an unknown man.
“We tried to look everywhere in the location but we couldn’t find her. She was later found lying unconscious along Lilongwe River the following day.
“We found her with a swollen face and with blood all over her waist and legs, we took her to the hospital after recognizing that she had been raped,” the divorced mother said.
The report to the police did not help because the suspect is not known.
Lucy was admitted to Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe in January 2004 and she spent two months.
A medical report from KCH dated 09/01/2004 reads.
“She has a rectovaginal fistula, keep her in paediatric ward”
It adds that the girl is a rape victim and had a penetrating injury to the rectum and vaginal canals and needs a surgical operation.
Sadly, Lucy has not yet had the surgical operation that was recommended in the medical report.
The doctor told her mother to go back for operation when the girl is an adolescent.
But challenged by lack of finances, Lucy’s mother, who is not employed and stays in her relatives house, failed to seek medical care from private hospitals.
For six years now, the girl has had problems in toilet, with both faeces and urine coming through the same passage.
Her mother says the incident has affected Lucy’s performance at school as well as her general thinking capacity.
Lucy’s std3 class teacher at Lilongwe girls primary Lulu Chikupeta says the girl struggles a lot in class.
“She is psychologically affected because even here at school, she comes randomly and do not participate effectively,” she says.
Lucy complains that the incident left her with a problem on her navel which is very painful and makes her fail to go to school most of the time.
“I feel pain in my stomach around navel everyday especially in the morning which makes it difficult for me to go to school,” she said.
Lucy’s mother says her daughter’s condition frightens her.
“Doctors say the operation will be possible when she becomes adolescent but this frightens me because my daughter is struggling with her life,” complained the mother adding: “I am worried about her reproductive system as well because she falls ill frequently,”
She called on well wishers to help her meet private hospital bills.
“I don’t have a relative who can help pay for private hospital bills. My daughter’s condition is getting worse as she grows up,” she said.
A source from KCH female surgical ward who pleaded for anonymity said the girl operation would be successful if it were done before she reaches adolescence.
The source also said the operation will be successful if it is done before the girl reaches adolescent stage.
“We have some equipment for the operation but the girl will still have problems in giving birth and in the toilet,” said the source.
Director of children voices (CV) a Human rights consultant organization based in Kawale Lilongwe Wilfred Gumbata says it is sad that the girl is getting confusing information from medical practioners.
He called on well wishers to assist Lucy.
END.
Pictures of the girl, mother and the house they live in can be released on conditions.
Note: After the story was published in the Nation Newspaper on July 29,2010,various well wishers came forward to assist the girl but finally was Mr Price who did the job.Mr Price sent the girl to Mwaiwathu private hospital where she has been undergoing surgical operations and the final operation is expected to be done October end.Currently (15 October 2010) the girl is no more fistula.What a good news.Mr Price did not only touch on medical support but also material support that they have been donating clothes and blankents to the widow (mother of the girl) who has three children but takes care of an orphan.
For comments call 0999944235/albertshara@yahoo.com
By ALBERT SHARRA
People were happy when government encouraged stiff punishments to rapist in 2002 when the practice became rampant. Alot of people have been arrested for rape since that time. Hospitals worked together with the police to assist the victims.
But Lucy (not real name) of traditional Authority Etisuseni in Mzimba who is now based in Mchesi, Lilongwe was not so luck as to get hospital and police support.
The girl now 11 years old has the sad story to tell. At the age of three, Lucy was raped by unknown man who picked her from outside her parent’s house in Mchesi at around 6pm.
Speaking while tears flowing down her cheeks, Lucy says she does not remember the man who raped her.
Her mother (name with held) who had seen little Lucy playing outside the house earlier said she was surprised to see that the child was not there. it was only when she asked other children that she was told that Lucy had been picked by an unknown man.
“We tried to look everywhere in the location but we couldn’t find her. She was later found lying unconscious along Lilongwe River the following day.
“We found her with a swollen face and with blood all over her waist and legs, we took her to the hospital after recognizing that she had been raped,” the divorced mother said.
The report to the police did not help because the suspect is not known.
Lucy was admitted to Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe in January 2004 and she spent two months.
A medical report from KCH dated 09/01/2004 reads.
“She has a rectovaginal fistula, keep her in paediatric ward”
It adds that the girl is a rape victim and had a penetrating injury to the rectum and vaginal canals and needs a surgical operation.
Sadly, Lucy has not yet had the surgical operation that was recommended in the medical report.
The doctor told her mother to go back for operation when the girl is an adolescent.
But challenged by lack of finances, Lucy’s mother, who is not employed and stays in her relatives house, failed to seek medical care from private hospitals.
For six years now, the girl has had problems in toilet, with both faeces and urine coming through the same passage.
Her mother says the incident has affected Lucy’s performance at school as well as her general thinking capacity.
Lucy’s std3 class teacher at Lilongwe girls primary Lulu Chikupeta says the girl struggles a lot in class.
“She is psychologically affected because even here at school, she comes randomly and do not participate effectively,” she says.
Lucy complains that the incident left her with a problem on her navel which is very painful and makes her fail to go to school most of the time.
“I feel pain in my stomach around navel everyday especially in the morning which makes it difficult for me to go to school,” she said.
Lucy’s mother says her daughter’s condition frightens her.
“Doctors say the operation will be possible when she becomes adolescent but this frightens me because my daughter is struggling with her life,” complained the mother adding: “I am worried about her reproductive system as well because she falls ill frequently,”
She called on well wishers to help her meet private hospital bills.
“I don’t have a relative who can help pay for private hospital bills. My daughter’s condition is getting worse as she grows up,” she said.
A source from KCH female surgical ward who pleaded for anonymity said the girl operation would be successful if it were done before she reaches adolescence.
The source also said the operation will be successful if it is done before the girl reaches adolescent stage.
“We have some equipment for the operation but the girl will still have problems in giving birth and in the toilet,” said the source.
Director of children voices (CV) a Human rights consultant organization based in Kawale Lilongwe Wilfred Gumbata says it is sad that the girl is getting confusing information from medical practioners.
He called on well wishers to assist Lucy.
END.
Pictures of the girl, mother and the house they live in can be released on conditions.
Note: After the story was published in the Nation Newspaper on July 29,2010,various well wishers came forward to assist the girl but finally was Mr Price who did the job.Mr Price sent the girl to Mwaiwathu private hospital where she has been undergoing surgical operations and the final operation is expected to be done October end.Currently (15 October 2010) the girl is no more fistula.What a good news.Mr Price did not only touch on medical support but also material support that they have been donating clothes and blankents to the widow (mother of the girl) who has three children but takes care of an orphan.
For comments call 0999944235/albertshara@yahoo.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)