Amanze ChinonyeA nine-year-old boy, Chukwuebuka Amaechi, is in desperate need of over ₦38 million to undergo a kidney transplant, following a diagnosis of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
The young boy, a native of Nando in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been battling severe kidney complications that has drained his family’s financial resources and placed his life on a critical edge.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to a medical report issued by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Chukwuebuka was first brought to the hospital’s Children Emergency Unit on 21 May 2025, exhibiting symptoms of full-body swelling, difficulty urinating, and breathlessness. After a series of medical evaluations, doctors confirmed he was suffering from advanced kidney failure.
The report, signed by Dr. A.E. Alakoloko, a Consultant Paediatrician at LUTH, states that Chukwuebuka had previously been managed at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in 2024, where he was diagnosed with Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome (SRNS). Despite ongoing treatments, his condition worsened, prompting a referral to LUTH, where the final diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage V) was made.
Currently, Chukwuebuka undergoes chronic haemodialysis three to four times a week, pending a kidney transplant the only definitive treatment that can give him a chance at survival. But the transplant procedure and its associated medical expenses come with a hefty price tag, one that his parents can no longer afford.
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Chukwuebuka’s family, already exhausted from months of medical bills and repeated hospital visits, has reached out to Prime Business Africa to call on public-spirited individuals, corporate organisations, and especially the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to intervene and help save their son’s life.
“We are completely overwhelmed emotionally and financially. We have done all we can as a family, but now we need help from others to give Chukwuebuka a chance to live,” Mr Anthony Chukwuemeka, a family member, said tearfully.
“As a father, nothing breaks me more than watching my son fight for his life every day and not being able to afford the one thing that could save him. We’ve sold everything we have, and now we are begging not for luxury, but for his life. Please, help us keep Chukwuebuka alive,” said the boy’s father, Mr. Ekwefi Amaechi, amidst tears.
For donations and assistance, well-meaning individuals can contribute to the following account:
Account Name: Ekwefi Amaechi
Bank: Access Bank
Account Number: 0032112297
For further inquiries, you may contact Chukwuebuka’s father, Mr. Ekwefi Amaechi, on 08032086143.
Chukwuebuka’s medical case is officially documented by LUTH under Hospital Number LID-25-008175.
Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.
