Alagie Baldeh
By Fatou Sillah
Alagie Baldeh, a 19-year-old apprentice from Bundung Borehole, is in urgent need of public assistance to support his medical treatment after sustaining severe facial injuries.
According to his family, Alagie was struck by a sharp object that pierced through his face, causing him to lose consciousness. His colleagues immediately rushed him to Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital, from where he was later referred to Ndemban Hospital in Bakau for specialized care.
At Ndemban Hospital, doctors performed surgery to remove the object from his face. While the procedure was successful, Alagie remains in recovery, and his family is struggling to afford the ongoing medical expenses.
In an interview with Kerr Fatou, his brother, Ebrima Baldeh, recounted the incident and the challenges they are facing.
“Alagie was pierced by a sharp object while working and cut his face severely when it cut him the object got stuck in the face and he was immediately rushed to the Bundung Hospital but they could not treat him he was later taken to Demban Hospital in Bakau where he got surgery.” He Explained.
He further highlighted the financial strain on the family, stating that they have to purchase medication daily, a burden they can no longer sustain.
“Right now things are very difficult for us because I am not working at the moment and I have spent all my savings on him my wife is also not working because she is taking care of him at the hospital,” He Said.
The family is now appealing to the public and the government for financial support to ensure Alagie receives the necessary medical care.
“We are now seeking assistance from the public for the treatment of my brother so that he can recover quickly, things are very hard on us at the moment we are asking the public and the government to come to our aid,” He Said.