He is the one male out of every 10 patients who live with lupus, an autoimmune disease. Lupus medication, especially the new ones are very expensive,” he said. Taking medication controls the disease,” he said, adding, “I have met lupus patients who have successfully worked till retirement with some working post retirement.”Taking medication every day takes a toll on Koimburi. This will go a long way in ensuring that lupus patients live a long and healthy life like other patients battling chronic diseases. His voice adds to hundreds of other lupus patients who are hoping that their pleas will one day be heeded.

Source: The Star November 02, 2020 01:52 UTC