Acid Victim Seeks Financial Support

Mar 19, 2001

Teopista Nalwanga, an 18-year-old acid victim, is appealing for financial aid to enable her go for cosmetic surgery abroad.

By Vision Reporter Teopista Nalwanga, an 18-year-old acid victim, is appealing for financial aid to enable her go for cosmetic surgery abroad. Nalwanga, who on April 13, 2000 was burnt with concentrated acid by Sarah Namubiru, an alleged co-wife, lives with her parents in Kitubulu village, Entebbe. She says she lost an ear, her nose is swollen and the scars on her chest are very painful. Nalwanga said her only hope is cosmetic surgery abroad, which her parents cannot afford. Contributions can be deposited on account number 038848, Centenary Rural Development Bank, Entebbe Road branch. Ends

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