Reagan Mulunda’s condition threatens to rob him of his dreams and life. He is suffering from End Stage Kidney disease
Sixteen-year-old Reagan Mulunda was supposed to have started his
final year in high school at the beginning of this year, as many other
16-year-olds did. He was excited. He was looking forward. But all his
expectations now seem to have crashed in the unforgiving valley of
broken and shattered dreams.
Mulunda, a student of Kisubi High School, is
struggling with two affected kidneys. He is currently depending on the
dialysis treatment that he receives from Mulago hospital.
Sadness hangs over his face. His teary eyes show
nothing but pain. Even worse, is the pain he feels for missing out on
studies. But he manages to smile, finding consolation in the hope that
all is going to get better, if only he can get assistance.
Diagnosis
His mother, Prossy Zawedde, a shopkeeper in Kabalagala, says her son’s troubles began in 2007, when he developed a sudden illness. He was taken to Mulago where the doctors found that he had kidney stones. He was operated on and he seemed to have cured. Mulunda also notes that he was barred from taking part in any athletics due to his condition.
His mother, Prossy Zawedde, a shopkeeper in Kabalagala, says her son’s troubles began in 2007, when he developed a sudden illness. He was taken to Mulago where the doctors found that he had kidney stones. He was operated on and he seemed to have cured. Mulunda also notes that he was barred from taking part in any athletics due to his condition.
Recurrence
However, in November, last year, Mulunda fell very ill and he had to be rushed to Mulago again. Dr Robert Kalyesubula of Mulago hospital diagnosed him and found that he had two dead kidneys. “He has two non-functioning kidneys, which need to be removed,” the doctor says.
However, in November, last year, Mulunda fell very ill and he had to be rushed to Mulago again. Dr Robert Kalyesubula of Mulago hospital diagnosed him and found that he had two dead kidneys. “He has two non-functioning kidneys, which need to be removed,” the doctor says.
He adds that the boy has End Stage Kidney disease,
which is the last stage of the kidney illness. His condition demands
that he has a kidney transplant as soon as possible.
Zawedde says the dialysis treatment is very costly
and she spends Shs800,000 each time she goes to Mulago for treatment.
He is supposed to be receiving it three times a week, but gets it twice
because of the expensive nature of the treatment, which the mother
cannot afford. It’s not easy for her to get this money as her shop can
hardly raise even half the amount a week. She has been relying on the
assistance of well wishers and his Aunty Robinah Namwanjje who has been
helping out with medical bills.
Chance for treatment
Mulunda is slated to go to India for a kidney transplant in June and is in need of financial assistance. This is coming at a cost of $28,000 which is approximately Shs72m, to meet the required medical bills. “This is what is delaying us from travelling to India for the transplant,” notes Ms Zawedde. She also appeals to all well wishers and anyone out there to help contribute towards Reagan Mulunda’s kidney transplant.
Mulunda is slated to go to India for a kidney transplant in June and is in need of financial assistance. This is coming at a cost of $28,000 which is approximately Shs72m, to meet the required medical bills. “This is what is delaying us from travelling to India for the transplant,” notes Ms Zawedde. She also appeals to all well wishers and anyone out there to help contribute towards Reagan Mulunda’s kidney transplant.
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