<p><img src="/nairobi/PublishingImages/Dr%20Mogere%20Edwin.jpg" alt="" style="margin: 5px;"/> </p><p>When Claire left Nakuru for home on April 17th, she had no idea her life was about to change forever. She had noticed a strange numbness in her leg earlier in the day, but like many people do, she dismissed it. It wasn&#39;t until she arrived at her gate barely able to stand, her right-hand trembling uncontrollably, and her phone slipping from her fingers that the severity of her condition became clear. With the help of James Gikonyo, the rider who sensed something was terribly wrong, and her family who rushed to her side, Claire was taken to Aga Khan University Hospital&#39;s Nairobi emergency unit within minutes. That quick decision saved her life.</p><p>At the hospital, a highly coordinated team of nurses, emergency physicians, and specialists moved swiftly. Claire was rushed into an MRI as the medical team discussed possible causes and administered immediate care. “It was the fastest teamwork I&#39;ve ever seen,&quot; she recalls. Among the first to attend to her were Dr. Joanne and Dr. Beth, whose calm reassurance anchored her during a frightening, disorienting moment.</p><p>The following day, Professor Sokhi delivered the news, Claire had suffered an acute stroke. She couldn&#39;t raise her hand or leg, and parts of her memory had gone blank. But through it all, the team reminded her, “You will get better. We are working around the clock for you.&quot;</p><p>Her journey through Critical Care and into the High Dependency Unit was one of vulnerability and resilience. From Nurse Claire&#39;s tireless attention to caregiver Carol&#39;s gentle support, Claire experienced compassion at every turn. Even the moments of fear like witnessing a fellow patient lose their life became reminders of her own fight to survive. “The staff told me, &#39;We don&#39;t want to see you back here. We&#39;re getting you well,&#39;&quot; she says. Their encouragement ignited her determination to move, to massage her limbs, to reclaim her senses one day at a time.</p><p>But her medical journey wasn&#39;t over. After discovering a heart defect that had contributed to her stroke, Claire needed a cardiac occlusion procedure something no one in her family had ever undergone. Accepting this was emotionally difficult, but she trusted her care team, led by Professor Sokhi and Dr. Mzee Ngunga. “I struggled, but it had to be done. They weren&#39;t going to let me have another stroke.&quot;</p><p>Today, Claire sees her recovery as a second chance. She walks, talks, and laughs again. She prays more. And she tells everyone she meets: “Don&#39;t ignore numbness. Don&#39;t sleep off dizziness. Rush to the hospital.&quot;</p><p>Her message is simple but powerful, early action saves lives. Claire&#39;s story is a testament not only to medical excellence and seamless teamwork, but also to faith, family, and the extraordinary courage of a woman determined to live. “I thank God, and I thank Aga Khan University Hospital,&quot; she says. “I am here today because they fought for &amp; with me, every single one of them.&quot;
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