{
  "id": 12444594,
  "title": "54-year-old Parkinson’s patient seeks N65m for brain surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/54-year-old-parkinsons-patient-seeks-n65m-for-brain-surgery-12444594",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/54-year-old-parkinsons-patient-seeks-n65m-for-brain-surgery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 54-year-old Nigerian man, Aliyu Abdulmalik, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for seven years, is seeking public support to raise N65 million for a Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in Istanbul, Turkey. Abdulmalik's condition became resistant to medication, leading to his pursuit of this specialized procedure. After a medical evaluation, Atasehir Medicana International Hospital in Istanbul recommended the surgery, stating it is the gold standard therapy for drug-resistant Parkinson's disease. The estimated cost of the procedure is $35,000, which includes neurological assessments, investigations, surgery, equipment, and post-operative care. So far, N1,114,688.37 has been raised towards the goal, with a shortfall of approximately N63.89 million. Individuals, organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians are being urged to contribute towards Abdulmalik's medical treatment.",
  "summary": "A 54-year-old Nigerian, Aliyu Abdulmalik, who has drug-resistant Parkinson’s disease, is seeking public support to raise N65m for brain surgery in Turkey. Read More: https://punchng.com/54-year-old-parkinsons-patient-seeks-n65m-for-brain-surgery/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Medical Xpress",
        "title": "Brain stimulation timing may shape memory outcomes in Parkinson's patients with GBA1 mutations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/brain-stimulation-timing-may-shape-memory-outcomes-in-parkinsons",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:00:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "54-year-old Parkinson’s patient seeks N65m for brain surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/54-year-old-parkinsons-patient-seeks-n65m-for-brain-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:00:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}