What happened to our mom
Mary Njoki is our mom, and she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Mombasa. She is now admitted at Mewa Hospital, Kingorani, Mombasa, where she is managing high blood pressure, high blood sugars, and dialysis while awaiting surgery. Your support helps keep her treatment going.
Both hips were fractured in the accident, requiring specialised orthopaedic care.
Our mom also sustained a broken left hand, limiting her ability to do daily tasks.
Radiology shows mild atherosclerotic calcification in both internal carotid arteries.
Because of her advanced age and the trauma, our mom remains in intensive care.
Our mom is currently managing elevated blood pressure that requires close monitoring.
Her blood sugar levels are also high, adding another layer of care to her recovery.
A planned surgery is on hold while doctors stabilise her condition and prepare her.
Our mom is undergoing dialysis to support her kidneys before any further procedures.
Our mom is admitted at Mewa Hospital in Kingorani, Mombasa, where she is receiving ICU care.
Current medical situation
Our mom is admitted at Mewa Hospital, Kingorani, Mombasa. Her scan showed preserved grey matter in her cerebral hemispheres, with mild atherosclerotic calcification in both internal carotid arteries. She also has post-traumatic bowel wall oedema. In addition to these findings, our mom is now managing high blood pressure and high blood sugars, and she is undergoing dialysis procedures while a planned surgery awaits. These combined factors make her recovery journey complex and require continued close monitoring in ICU.