Media personality Mary Njambi Koikai widely known as Jahmby Koikai has sent a health appeal to President William Ruto who commenced his three-day US state visit on Monday,20, May,2024.
Taking to her social media accounts, Jahmby urged Ruto to also focus on endometriosis treatment since Investment in health is one of the thematic areas in his visit.
Jahmby, who is an endometriosis worrier explained it’s a wish for young girls and women battling the horrific disease to get proper medical treatment at the prestigious hospital located in Atlanta Georgia.
“This is a sincere call of help to a few Kenyan leaders but all help to a few Kenyan leaders but allow me to address this to President William Ruto first as he makes his state visit to the US. Mr. President, one of the thematic areas in your visit is investment in health,” she stated.
“Atlanta, Georgia is a dream city for every young girl and woman who has ever battled this horrific disease called Endometriosis. Therein lies a centre dedicated to restoring the lives of young girls and women who are crippled by this disease. The @centerforendocare,” she explained.
Effects of Endometriosis
Explaining her experience battling with endometriosis, the former radio host enlightened how the ailment affected her vital organs such as her lungs, heart, spine, and appendix due to late diagnosis, Fyah Mummah went further to reveal that it took her 17 years to get a diagnosis for the life-threatening disease.
“We shed the lining of the uterus during our monthly periods, unfortunately, with Endometriosis that lining grows on other parts of the body, In my case that lining grew on my lungs, causing my lungs to collapse every month and countless surgeries,” Fyah Mummah confessed.
“The damage caused due to late diagnosis and lack of treatment in our country.
After fundraising for specialised treatment, the extent of the disease had spread to my teeth, heart, and appendix and affected my spine causing my organs to shift to the left. The adverse effects of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis cause infertility,” she stated.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a life-threatening disease that causes pain in the pelvis due to the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus making it harder to get pregnant. The ailment can start at the first menstrual period and last until menopause.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cause is unknown however raising awareness can help with early diagnosis and treatment which can slow the progression and long-term symptoms.
