Baby Nagaba needs over sh150m for liver transplant, father seeks support

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When James Nagaba turned three years of age, he suffered persistent abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite and was underweight.

Several visits to various medical facilities indicated that he has chronic ulcers, of which the doctors advised that he be given pain killers, which he lived on for close to one year. 

However, it has turned out to be a misdiagnosis. So, surviving on painkillers with time instead worsened the situation.

His father, David Tibekyinga, was later referred to a gastroenterologist, who, after observing Nagaba, advised that he be taken to Mengo Hospital in Kampala city for a liver biopsy.

The results showed that Nagaba had liver duct paucity syndrome (parenchyma liver disease). It was also discovered that his liver was not producing enough bile, which is a yellow-green, alkaline fluid produced by the liver (500–600 mL/day) and stored in the gallbladder to emulsify dietary fats in the small intestine.

It is composed mainly of water, bile salts, cholesterol, and bilirubin. It breaks down fats into fatty acids for absorption. It also acts as a pathway for waste elimination. 

Nagaba, now aged seven, has been using monthly supplements to temporarily manage the condition. However, specialists say the long-term solution for Nagaba’s health challenge is a liver transplant in India at an estimated cost of shillings 155 million. 

Tibekyinga is kindly seeking financial support from donors and well-wishers to make it possible for his child to live a long and healthy life.

To support Nagaba, funds can be sent to Stanbic Bank, account number 9030010136988, under the name David Tibekyinga or Housing Finance Bank, account number 0100709139.

Please call 0772661313/ 0702661313 for further clarification.