If you can imagine being unable to find a moment’s relief, where every attempt to sit or lie down is met with pain, and the simple act of lying down becomes an elusive dream, then you begin to understand the suffering that 42-year-old Jackson Mutengo endures. It’s like being trapped in a relentless cycle of discomfort, where even the most basic activities become challenging. Experiencing years of discomfort without a clear diagnosis can be both frustrating and distressing. Determined to help, I decided to visit Mutengo in Mtendere East, where he resides with his brother. Originally a farmer in Chiyengi District of Luapula Province, Mutengo sought medical treatment in Lusaka. Upon reaching his house, I noticed a lone figure standing...

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