Nozipho recovers from operation

 

The operation was to correct her bladder and she is now passing urine normally.
Nozipho underwent a five-hour operation at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) and it was done by a local urologist for free.

When Chronicle visited Nozipho on Monday evening at Eaton Children’s Ward, UBH, she was playing with her dolls and was in high spirits.

Her parents, Mr Mlindelwa Mlilo and Ms Silibaziso Zondo, were sitting by her bedside and could not hide their joy.

“I could not believe it when I took her to the toilet and she passed urine normally. I thank God for this precious day,” said a thrilled Ms Zondo.

She said she was speechless at how quickly Nozipho recovered from her surgery.
“It was only two weeks ago that she went for the operation and she was lying on this bed. I will not forget the kindness that people showed for my child,” said Ms Zondo.

Mr Mlilo said he only realised that doctors had removed the last carthid after he had prayed for Nozipho in the afternoon.

“When I had finished praying for her in the afternoon, I found that doctors had removed the remaining carthid.

“God is so great he answered my prayers, all my hope was on Him. I would like to thank all who were involved in getting Nozipho to this stage, may the dear Lord richly bless them,” he said.

A representative of Mothers of Bulawayo, a group of women spearheading Nozipho’s campaign, Mrs Irene Sigauke, said for Nozipho to regain her health was mission accomplished for them.

“It is mission accomplished for us. God is great as he answered our prayers, He shamed the devil who wanted to destroy the life of this innocent child,” said Mrs Sigauke.

However, her colleague Mrs Belinda Moyo said the challenge they were facing was that the owner of the commuter omnibus that hit Nozipho was nowhere to be found.

“The owners of the kombi have not bothered themselves to help the child. Even if he does not have money, he should just call to find out how Nozipho is doing,” said Mrs Moyo.

Nozipho was last year involved in an accident that ruptured her bladder and could not access medical treatment because her parents could not afford. It was only after the intervention of well-wishers that she managed to undergo treatment.

Mothers of Bulawayo went on a campaign to raise money for Nozipho to be treated.
They raised about $1 970.