AIR-CLINIC WRITING CONTEST ON POVERTY THE ELDER COUSIN OF DIESEASES

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Growing up in one of the most dangerous area in Lagos, Olawale Banks, 12 years old, never ventures more than a few blocks from his home alone.

Ajegunle one of the most dangerous neighborhood in Lagos has been in decline for decades. Today it is one of the most poorest area in Lagos with high unemployment and crime rates.

In recent years, Ajegunle has become a haven for drug-dealers who openly ply their trade on the streets. Olawale's own life has been shaped by these problems. Mrs Banks, Olawale's mum is a single mother left to fend for herself and her only child after she lost her husband five years ago.

Mrs Banks is faced with the decision most mothers dread. Should she spend more time raising her son or earning a living? Should she be a better mom or a better provider? Recently Mrs Banks had an accident which left her in seizures from a concussion, she lost her part-time job, ever since, she and Olawale now struggle to live under a poverty threshold. Olawale started falling ill from time to time due to the poor nutrition, he was diagnosed of a chronic ulcer. His mother had to sell some of their property to cater for herself and olawale's medical need. They soon moved to a more overcrowded part of Ajegunle due to financial constraints. Olawale's health deteriorated from contacting communicable diseases due to the bad living conditions. Thank God for @air-clinic who came to the rescue of the mother and child through their various free health care services. The Nigerian Government should also provide subsidized good medical facilities to help the masses have access to good medical care.

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