For almost a year, Lulzim has been standing on this bench near the pediatrics at QSUT. Everyone knows this is his bed and few sit in it. He is not homeless, but that is the only way to stay close to his children. Emanuel and Endrina suffer from rare kidney disease.
The 13-year-old is in worse condition than her brother; and since September, she has to do dialysis 3 times a week.
Doctors in Albania have not been able to determine an accurate diagnosis of the disease, but have already said that both children should have a kidney transplant. While Lulzim and his wife are suitable donors, again this intervention is dangerous. The only option for the treatment of the two children is to be done in Italy.
An association in Italy has taken over the intervention of children. But Lulzim finds it impossible to cover the costs of transport and accommodation, which cost 10 to 12 thousand euros.
The family lives in the village of Shëmrizë in Gramsh, in an old building, the conditions of which are very difficult. Despite the difficult situation, Lulzim never wanted to ask for help. To this day, when he has nothing left.
Update:
The boy’s kidney transplant, which was donated by his father, was successfully performed. Meanwhile, Endrina’s kidney transplant is expected to be performed in July.