“God Bless You” Video of Doctors Treating Boy With Severe Skin Condition Sparks Mixed Reactions

Kenyans have expressed relief and excitement after a video emerged showing 17-year-old Bryson Makokha receiving medical attention following a public appeal that attracted widespread support from well-wishers.

Bryson recently came into the limelight after a video showed him struggling to sell fruits along the roadside despite suffering from a severe skin condition.

The teenager was visibly distressed as he explained how his appearance had made it difficult for him to attract customers, with some people avoiding his products.

His story touched many Kenyans, prompting comedian Eric Omondi and former Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria to intervene and help him access medical care.

Through his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative, Eric launched a fundraising campaign that attracted contributions from Kenyans willing to support the teenager. The response was overwhelming, with donations reportedly surpassing KSh5 million within a short period.

On Friday, November 13, Eric shared a video showing Bryson at Luton Hospital, where several doctors could be seen attending to him and administering medication as he began his medical journey.

Accompanying the video, the comedian expressed gratitude to everyone who had contributed towards the initiative, saying the journey had officially begun. He added that he believed Bryson would eventually recover and thanked Team Sisi Kwa Sisi for standing with the family.

The latest development has attracted positive reactions from Kenyans, with many expressing happiness at seeing the teenager finally receive the medical attention he desperately needed. Others praised the people who came together to support him, while some offered prayers and wished him a quick recovery.

Bryson’s condition has reportedly troubled him for about eight years. It initially affected his legs before spreading to other parts of his body. His illness also affected his education and exposed him to stigma from people who misunderstood his condition.

His family had struggled financially to secure proper treatment, with his father reportedly selling a cow and leasing part of their land to raise money for medical expenses.

Mosiria had earlier pledged to support Bryson’s medical needs after contacting his family and arranging their journey to Nairobi.

Eric has also outlined plans to support the family beyond medical treatment, including helping Bryson return to school and improving their living conditions.

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