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1-year old boy needs urgent overseas treatment

Dec 11, 2023, 11:47 AM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

1-year old Ousman Cham, a resident of Sukuta is seeking assistance to undergo overseas medical treatment.According to a medical report from the Kanifing General Hospital (KGH), Ousman Cham was admitted at the Pediatric Ward two months ago on the account of severe Bronchiolitis.

He presented with cough rhinorrhea and fast breathing.

Investigations of which was found to be respiratory distress evidenced by intercostal, sub-costal indrawing, nasal flaming as well as a bilateral diffused rhonchus in the lung field.

 Examination on the Cardiovascular revealed that there is a systolic murmur.

The report recommended that Ousman go for overseas medical treatment since there is no Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgeon correction in The Gambia.

His parents are therefore seeking assistance from organisations and/or individuals to help facilitate their child’s overseas treatment as they do not have the financial muscle to foot the bill. Anyone willing to help Ousman Cham can contact the following numbers +220 2979413 or +220 2177151.