Girl, seven, appeals for medical help

By Joshua Mzame

Nakasha Kalamba Ngondo, 7, is suffering from a rare brain condition which started when she joined nursery school at the age of five years and is now appealing for medical assistance.

Nakasha lives with her mother Victoria Kalamba Ngondo who is a single parent of three in Mwatate District, Mwatate location in Kipusi village.

The disease started one day when she was from school and complained of pain from her lower limbs. She was taken to Mpizinyi Dispensary in Mwatate location for treatment but the pain persisted and was transferred to Voi Hospital where she was admitted for 3 weeks with an IP No: 061980.

The examination showed that she was suffering from Hydrocephalus, brain damage infection.

The mother was advised to take her for specialised treatment in Kijabe for the head operation but she has not been able to raise enough money to cater for the cost.

Ms Ngondo said she sought the help of former and current MPs of Mwatate constituency but they allegedly told her they only help HIV/Aids patients.

With time running out due to lack of money the disease has turned into a nightmare for the family as Nakasha develops new complications everyday.

Cannot talk

"She cannot wake up, talk and only survives with some liquid food drops," said Ms Ngondo.

The mother is now appealing for help from well wishers.

Victoria Kalamba Gondo can be contacted on her cell phone no: 0714252027.

Hydrocephalus, also known as "water on the brain," is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain.