Woman travels to help retired doctor recover from major operation after he helped her 26 years ago
After nearly three decades, a woman has traveled thousands of miles to help a retired doctor recover from a major operation after the doctor’s kind gesture helped her undergo emergency Caesarean section, in Sierra Leone.
More than two decades ago, Catherine Conteh, who was then a pregnant teenager in war-torn Sierra Leone, received help from Dr. Keith Thompson, to undergo an emergency Caesarean section.
Dr. Thompson decided to pay for the required GHc 479.00 ($ 89.00) fee, which was then equivalent to a year’s salary in the war-torn country.
READ ALSO: Black Panther star Lupita Nyongo's debut book urges girls to appreciate dark skin
This gesture saved Catherine’s life and her baby's, and she later migrated to Australia with help from Dr. Thompson.
After nearly 26 years, Catherine Conteh has travelled all the way from Australia to help Keith Thomson, a retired doctor, recover from a major operation in his home in Ascot, Berkshire, England.
Catherine spoke in an interview from Perth in western Australia where she now lives.
She disclosed that during the ‘‘nasty’’ war in Sierra Leone, Dr. Thompson ensured her family was moved safely to Guinea Conakry and later to Ghana.
‘‘He’s been with us as a family, especially for me all these years by making sure I get quality of life…what I didn’t get as a child before I migrated to Australia,’’ Catherine said.
Source: UGC
She revealed: ‘‘when I left Sierra Leone as a teenager, I had basic education and today…I am a qualified nurse.’’
Catherine further expressed enormous appreciation to Dr. Thompson: ‘‘It’s a huge privilege that was actually given to me by him asking me to come over,’’ she said.
READ ALSO: Meet first black woman earn Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering
Star Gist: I started acting because I was told I look like Suzy Williams - Kisa Gbekle| #Yencomgh
READ ALSO: Billionaire who cleared GHc216m students' debts begins paid internship for needy students
Have national and human interest issues to discuss?
Know someone who is extremely talented and needs recognition?
Your stories and photos are always welcome.Get interactive via our Facebook page.
Source: YEN.com.gh
