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EMERGENCY - Fatimah Suleman is a 28-year-old female studying in the Philippines away from her family in Somalia. One evening she called us and told us that she had constantly been having sharp stomach pain; we advised her to go to the hospital. She was then admitted to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center with acute gastroenteritis with moderate signs of dehydration, hypokalemia, and major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms.
Since being admitted, her condition has rapidly deteriorated. Here's what we know so far:
- She suffered a major seizure that left her in a coma.
- She was intubated, and a feeding tube was placed for two months.
- When she awoke, her brain scans showed significant damage leaving her paralyzed. She now can't eat, breathe, speak, or go to the bathroom on her own.
- Neurologically her brain function is not the same due to the severity of the seizure. Her whole body is clenched and tight. She is unable to move her limbs freely.
- She then developed Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia from needing a constant trache/breathing tube.
- She also developed a neurological disorder that pulls water from her brain cells as well as upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Fatimah has a substantially difficult journey ahead of her. She is currently staying in a hospital and awaiting transport. We need help paying all her medical expenses in the Philippines and transporting her back to Somalia to recover with her family. Please keep Fatimah in your thoughts and prayers. Anything helps Fatimah's journey to recovery and reuniting her with her family. Thank you so much for taking the time to read Fatimah's story. God bless you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Aisha Suleman
Beneficiary