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Ernesto Habal Hagad
MANILA, Philippines — As the only breadwinner within the household, 49-year-old Ernesto Habal Hagad was busy attempting to earn a dwelling when he was struck by appendicitis in 2013. After present process an operation, docs discovered he additionally had persistent kidney illness.
“We didn’t assume it was critical. However after we discovered of his situation, we have been shocked. Each day he complained of exhaustion and numbness in his legs however we simply ignored them and went on with our lives,’’ stated his spouse, Heidi.
In January this 12 months, Hagad had simply come dwelling from work, complaining of dizziness and exhaustion when he collapsed. He was confined for a number of days at a hospital in Muntinlupa Metropolis the place docs discovered his lungs stuffed with water.
“We have been so saddened however remained hopeful that his state of affairs would enhance,’’ Heidi stated.
When Luzon was positioned on lockdown in March, Hagad risked driving a bike to Muntinlupa Metropolis for his thrice-a-week dialysis classes, despite the fact that it was an hour away from San Pedro, Laguna, the place he lived together with his spouse and their three younger youngsters.
The household pays P4,075 per dialysis session, an quantity that has taken a heavy toll on their funds since Hagad has misplaced his job as a printer operator at a photograph growing firm in Muntinlupa Metropolis.
Heidi might be reached at 0918-2085485. Those that need to assist her husband might deposit any quantity in his BPI account (Ernesto Habal Hagad, account no. 5346-3108-49).
—Senen Bravo
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