Grateful, 11 years

Sometimes fate takes strange turns: in 2021, Grate ful was injured by a separatist who struck her in the chest with a weapon. As a result, she experiences persistent chest pain – this is treated with traditional medicine – the pain does not subside – Grateful is referred to a paediatrician – who detects abnormal heart murmurs – Grateful loses weight – Grateful is referred to the Shisong Mobile Cardiac Centre team - Dr Sr Helen Anshoma diagnoses a narrowing of a heart valve – the defect is to be treated surgically – the father, who lives apart from the family, does not consent – in January 2026, the situation deteriorates dramatically – the father now takes action and has Grateful examined again at Yaoundé General Hospital - The urgency of the operation is confirmed – in August 2026, the father contacts the Cardiac Centre Shisong team once more and now consents to Grateful having the operation.

Providence: Neither the father nor the rest of the family can afford the cost of the operation. It is hoped that a solution can be found. At the same time, Annelies S. gets in touch with the mi-do team. She would like to support an urgent case. We immediately ring the CC team and pass on this message. Yes, there is an urgent case – Grateful. Grateful’s family is so relieved and thanks Ms Annelies from the bottom of their hearts!