Ashida Abass Nyasu, a 29-year-old nurse at Tumu Municipal Hospital in the Sissala East Municipality of Upper West Region, is battling for her life after being diagnosed with kidney failure.

The mother of two, currently breastfeeding her three-month-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition on January 14, 2025 at the Upper West Regional Hospital.

Ashida has dedicated her career to saving lives in the health sector but now, she has to undergo a kidney transplant in India, with an estimated cost of USD 18,500. The figure does not cover additional expenses for travel, accommodation, and meals during her stay abroad.

Currently receiving treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, the emotional strain on her family is overwhelming.

Ashida's husband and children are struggling to come to terms with the reality of their beloved wife and mother’s condition. The family is now urgently appealing to the public for financial support to cover the expenses of the life-saving transplant.

“I have saved lives, now I need help to save my own,” Ashida said, adding, “I want to be there for my children, to watch them grow and to continue my work as a nurse. Please, I am pleading for your support.”

The community that Ashida has served selflessly is now coming together to help raise the funds needed for her treatment. Friends, colleagues, and well-wishers are encouraged to contribute in any way possible, as every donation counts in the fight to save Ashida’s life.

A screenshot showing the estimated transplant costs has been widely shared, emphasising the urgent need for assistance.

Ashida’s family says they would be grateful for any support offered during this incredibly difficult time. As each day passes, they cling to hope, desperately hoping that the kindness of strangers will help them raise the funds necessary for her life-saving transplant.