South Africa: 'She Can Go to Any Health Facility' - but Bedridden Limpopo Woman Has No Way to Get There
[Health-e] Tshegofatse Molamo has been bedridden since childbirth complications in 2012. Home-based care stopped and she's unable to get to a health facility. Limpopo Health Department can't find her medical records or help with transport.
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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