54-year-old Parkinson’s patient seeks N65m for brain surgery

A 54-year-old Nigerian man, Aliyu Abdulmalik, is seeking public support to raise N65 million for a Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in Istanbul, Turkey. Abdulmalik, who has been suffering from Parkinson's disease for about seven years, is requesting the specialized procedure after his condition became resistant to drug treatment. A medical report from Atasehir Medicana International Hospital in Istanbul stated that Abdulmalik's symptoms include difficulty walking and muscle rigidity, and that Deep Brain Stimulation surgery is the approved and gold standard therapy for drug-resistant Parkinson's disease.

The estimated cost of the procedure is $35,000, which includes neurological evaluations, necessary tests, the surgery itself, and post-operative care. Abdulmalik, who spent his younger years engaged in Islamic da'wah activities, is asking for donations to help him regain a more normal life. As of the latest update, N1,114,688.37 has been raised, leaving a shortfall of about N63.89 million. Contributions can be made through Stanbic IBTC or through the OPay account.