‘She can go to any health facility’ – but bedridden Limpopo woman has no way to get there
Health-e News ‘She can go to any health facility’ – but bedridden Limpopo woman has no way to get there Tshegofatso Molamo has spent more than a decade trying to understand why she lost her ability to walk after medical complications during childbirth in May 2012. She says doctors at two hospitals in the province have been unable to provide her with an explanation about what went wrong during…
Tshegofatso Molamo, a bedridden woman in Limpopo, has struggled for over a decade to understand why she lost her ability to walk after complications during childbirth in May 2012. Despite seeking help from two local hospitals, doctors have been unable to provide a clear explanation. Her mother, Anna, says the biggest issue now is accessing the necessary healthcare, as the family's social grants are insufficient to cover transportation and medical costs.
The Limpopo Health Department acknowledges that Tshegofatso's medical records are missing and cannot assist with transport. Her mother has had to quit her job to care for her full-time, but the family's resources are limited. Community members have offered some assistance, but a sustainable solution is needed to help Tshegofatso access the care she requires.
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