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Natnael Aklilu

Natnael Aklilu is a 12 year old boy who was physically disabled due to oxygen deprivation during delivery. The bones of his legs are bent at his knees and are unable to support his weight. And his knees became more damaged because he has to put all of his weight on them. The older he grows, the more weight his knees have to carry. He also has slight coordination problems. Living on the third floor of a condominium building has not made it easy on the family when it comes to moving him around. At school, his sister who is three years younger than him takes care of him. She is very protective of Natnael and even misses classes and playing with her friends just so she can keep him company. She also helps him use the toilet as the ones at their school are not suitable for his condition.

We have provided Natnael with a wheelchair, which has made it much easier for his sister to move him around. We were also able to get him admission to CURE Hospital and now he gets regular physiotherapy. The doctors are hopeful that the therapy can strengthen his legs and, later on, he might be able to get surgery that may allow him to walk in the future. 

 
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