After 20 years in bed, Ibrahim Mungai (52 years) is walking back to life.
In 2004, tuberculosis of the spine left him bedridden. For over two decades, in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, he faced the immense challenges of immobility and the secondary health issues that followed.
In July 2025, his journey took a critical turn when he was referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). He arrived fighting for his life with severe pressure sores, a rampant Urinary Tract Infection, and failing kidneys. The situation became so dire he fell into a deep, 3-day coma.
But our medical team refused to give up. After six intensive dialysis sessions, a miracle happened: Ibrahim woke up.
He then bravely underwent a 2-hour surgery on August 4th, 2025 to address a serious scrotal infection and began the long road to recovery. A dedicated team of wound care nurses, physiotherapists, counsellors, and nutritionists worked with him for three months to heal not just his body, but his spirit.
The results? Nothing short of amazing. After more than twenty years, Ibrahim can now:
- Sit up on his own
- Move independently in a wheelchair
- Stand on his own two feet
He is now actively and joyfully working to walk again!
“I have gotten a positive overview about life,” Ibrahim shares. “I want to go back to my community and continue with my cobbler business.”
This incredible turnaround was made possible by the skilled leadership of Dr. Benjamin Wambugu (HoD-Renal), Dr. Jendeka Indiazi, Dr. Hussein Anwar, and Dr. Nicole Akinyi (Internal Medicine) and the phenomenal, compassionate nursing team led by Ms. Anne Nyambura (In-charge, Ward GFC), Mr. Collins Otieno, Mr. Ali Kapusia, Mr. Felix Angote, Ms. Annrita Mbae, Ms. Mercy Okoyo, Ms. Amina Apato, and the entire GFC team.
At KNH, we are committed to more than health; we are dedicated to restoring the dignity and quality of life for every patient. Ibrahim’s story is a powerful testament to that promise.
