Nigeria: Baby Destiny With Two Holes in the Heart Needs N2 Million to Live

22 July 2012

The birth of a child brings not only joy to the immediate family but also peace in the community. For instance, in some parts of Nigeria like Igbo land, the birth of a child brings unity and settles quarrels among friends, enemies and neighbours.

But when this most sought after gift comes with a price, neither the mother of the child nor the father, relations and friends can sleep with their two eyes closed. Worse still, the condition is complicated when the couple is faced with the challenge of resources to tackle the life-threatening situation.

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