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In Matoto, a widow seeks six million francs for treatment

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M’Mah Kaba, a widow in her forties living in Khabitayah, in the commune of Matoto, is seeking six million Guinean francs to continue her treatment. Suffering from swelling in her stomach and feet for more than three months, she has already used up her savings, reports Mosaiqueguinee.

In Khabitayah, in the commune of Matoto, M’Mah Kaba, a widow in her forties, is asking for six million Guinean francs to continue her treatment. She has had swelling in her stomach and feet for more than three months and says she has exhausted her savings after selling her valuables, reports Mosaïque Guinée.

According to her account, her health problems began after her husband died. She initially thought she had a vaginal infection and tried several treatments without success, before appealing for help from people of goodwill.

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