Man, 34, seeks N12m for kidney transplant

A 34-year-old computer engineer, Mr  Akinwale Vincent Daramola, has appealed for assistance from Nigerians for the donation of N12 million to undergo kidney transplant. Daramola sought the help of spirited individuals, corporate organisations and governments for quick intervention in his ailment diagnosed to be the end stage of renal disease to stay alive. Medical report said […]

A 34-year-old computer engineer, Mr  Akinwale Vincent Daramola, has appealed for assistance from Nigerians for the donation of N12 million to undergo kidney transplant.

Daramola sought the help of spirited individuals, corporate organisations and governments for quick intervention in his ailment diagnosed to be the end stage of renal disease to stay alive.

Medical report said Daramola has been on treatment since July 27, 2021, and now needs urgent kidney transplant estimated to cost between N9 and N12 million in Nigeria.

A consultant Nephrologist at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti Renal Unit, Dr Omotola Obajolowo, who is charge of the patient, revealed that “Daramola is being managed for end-stage kidney disease and has been on maintenance intermittent hemodialysis three times weekly, among other care.

“His adherence to care has been poor due to financial constraints. The family has asked us to write detailed cost of care for the purpose of soliciting funds for support. The definitive care is renal transplantation which costs between N9 and N12 million in Nigeria.”

Also relating her husband’s harrowing experience, the patient’s wife, Mrs Olumuyiwa Daramola, said “Please, save my husband from dying. We need the financial support to save his life.”