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Njambi Koikai, also known as Jahmby, has been hospitalized at Nairobi Hospital. The reggae enthusiast and aspiring politician is urgently appealing for blood donations, specifically O positive.
In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram stories, she wrote, “Hi fam, I’m currently admitted at the pioneer ward Nairobi Hospital and I kindly need Blood O positive. Kindly asking for blood donors for Mary Njambi Koikai.”
The community is encouraged to come forward and donate blood to help her during this critical time. Donations can be made at local hospitals or blood donation centers, ensuring that they specify the donation is for Mary Njambi Koikai.
On May 20th, Jahmby shared a heartfelt plea to several Kenyan leaders, including President Ruto, during his state visit to the US to discuss investment in health. She wrote:
“Atlanta, Georgia is a dream city for every young girl and woman who has ever battled this horrific disease called Endometriosis. Therein lies a centre dedicated to restoring the lives of young girls and women who are crippled by this disease.”
She explained the nature of endometriosis:
“Endometriosis is tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing on other organs. In simple terms, ni wakati tunapopata hedhi, ama periods, we shed the lining of the uterus. Unfortunately, with Endometriosis that lining grows on other parts of the body. In my case, that lining grew on my lungs, causing my lungs to collapse every month and countless surgeries. It took me 17 years to get a diagnosis.”
Jahmby also highlighted the severe consequences of delayed diagnosis and lack of treatment in Kenya:
“The damage caused due to late diagnosis and lack of treatment in our country is extensive. After fundraising for specialized treatment, the extent of the disease had spread to my teeth, heart, appendix, and affected my spine, causing my organs to shift to the left. The adverse effects of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis cause infertility.”
Her message underscores the critical need for better healthcare infrastructure and specialized treatment centers for endometriosis in Kenya.
“1 in 10 women are battling Endometriosis worldwide. The numbers are staggering. Due to our traditions and taboos, young girls and women are shamed to believe that period pain is normal.”
She asked the president to pay The Center for Endometriosis Care and the Northside Hospital Women’s unit and the directorship of Dr. Ken Sinervo, Dr. John Gouldman, the multi-disciplinary unit that helps to treat women from all over the world.
Jahmby is an Endo Warrior who a Thoracic Endometriosis Survivor.
