I Might Die Anytime Soon, 35-Year-Old Begs for Life-saving Kidney Transplant

Rebecca Ejifoma

Thirty-five-year-old Ambrose Adishi is facing a critical situation as he urgently requires N19m for a kidney transplant following the failure of both his kidneys.

His journey of woe began in 2020 when he received the initial diagnosis at a primary healthcare centre in Lagos, which was later confirmed at the Isolo General Hospital and the Gbagada General Hospital.

He has since then ceased to urinate due to the rapid failure of the kidneys.

In a phone call, Adishi, a father of two, expressed, “I used to be a cameraman for different media houses. I was working with a TV station before this sickness struck.

“Initially, I felt unwell and suspected it was just typhoid and malaria. Consequently, I sought medical opinions from various hospitals.

“At a primary healthcare centre, I underwent testing which revealed kidney issues. At that time, I was still able to work. Another hospital visit confirmed the PHC’s diagnosis.”

The Isolo General Hospital confirmed the diagnosis, and Adishi was subsequently transferred to the Gbagada General Hospital.

At that point, he experienced a significant deterioration in his condition, partially losing his vision and mobility, despite still being overweight.

He was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Gbagada General Hospital, where he received the devastating news of his kidney failure, leading to emotional distress and tears.

In January 2021, he was encouraged by the hospital to undergo dialysis. Later that month, the hospital conducted additional tests and diagnosed him with High Blood Pressure.

Adishi spent a month at Gbagada and visited a hospital in Ilupeju three times a week for dialysis.

He continued: “It was a doctor at Gbagada who opened up to me that I needed a kidney transplant.

“Since then Nigerians have been helpful. They contributed to me as I went on social media to cry out.

“Every money Nigerians contributed to me has been for dialysis, and medicines, and now I need to pay N50,000 for one injection.”

Adishi, therefore, made a heartfelt plea to all Nigerians for help, expressing the impact of his illness on his family and his fear of not being there for them.

He urged for support, emphasising the suffering of his wife and the young age of his children.

Donations to support Adishi’s treatment can be made to his account, contributing to the effort to save his life. Ambrose Adishi 2324899139 UBA.