Survivor of Two Strokes Calls for Equal Healthcare Across the Globe

On August 3rd, a day meant for celebration—Abraham Kirwa's birthday—turned into a life-altering crisis. The esteemed radio host in Kenya was poised for an interview when he suddenly experienced blurring vision and an urgent need to vomit. At just 54, he was blindsided by the imminent threat of a stroke. “I called my wife,” he recounted to BlackDoctor.org, recognizing that something was gravely amiss.Frasiah Kirwa, his wife, suspected a stroke and rapidly sought aspirin before driving him to the hospital. Unfortunately, despite arriving within the critical treatment window, physicians did not administer tPA, leading to devastating consequences.His ordeal culminated in two strokes and congestive heart failure, necessitating a high-stakes airlift to Dubai. Upon arrival at King’s College Hospital, doctors successfully stabilized his heart and dissolved the dangerous clot. Eventually referred to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, he underwent rigorous rehabilitation, encompassing five hours of therapy daily to reclaim his physical and cognitive abilities.