Actor Dedan Juma Discharged from Hospital Weeks after Appealing for Financial Help: “I'm out"
- Dedan Juma updated fans about his health, sharing a photo of himself that contrasted his recent posts when he was bedridden in the hospital
- The actor had been admitted to Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital while battling a serious illness that even led him to ask fans for financial support
- After his update about being discharged, his loyal fans and followers flooded his timeline with messages of encouragement
Popular Kenyan actor Dedan Juma has finally been discharged from hospital after weeks of battling a life-threatening illness.
Source: Facebook
Juma is best known for his role as Zeze in the Kenyan series Pepeta, among other hit TV shows and movies.
When was Dedan Juma discharged?
The actor had been admitted to the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for meningitis.
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On Wednesday, August 20, the actor took to social media to share the good news, posting a photo of himself looking stronger and healthier compared to his earlier hospital updates.
“Finally, I'm out! Out of the hospital. I am still on medication, all I can say, wacha Mungu aitwe Mungu. I’ll record a small video to elaborate further, maybe I’ll inspire someone to love God. Kwa sasa naomba nipumzike kidogo. I am alive and stable, and I thank God. Magonjwa inapigwa Tai Chi,” Juma wrote.
The actor had previously appealed to the public for help in settling his hospital bills, which had ballooned to KSh 100,000 and continued to rise during his admission.
He had even shared a public paybill to for well wishers to help him out.
See the post below:
Social media reactions
His recovery update delighted his loyal fans, who flooded the comments section with messages of encouragement and thanksgiving.
Here are some of their messages:
Rebecca Ngoyal:
"Zeze in Pepeta a very nice movie, wishing him a quick recovery."
Rozell Matt:
"Huyu msee alifanya mtoi wangu akapenda movie za ghetto kwanza hio ya pepeta, wish quick recovery bro."
Kubai Winnie:
"Meningitis in adults is dangerous.....may the Lord Heal him completely."
meckystarr:
"God is great 🙌pona haraka G."
yian_and_yen:
"Sasa kuja upige hii kitu, hadi kila mtu ajue jumaa ni nani."
thee_vicar:
"Jah know. Inshallah ni leo..si shokde!!.. 🙌🙌. Long live Legend."
kevinolando:
"Quick recovery brother."
gideonchagi:
"Upone haraka Gathee nadai kuona movie zako mpya."
official_scudy_pum_pum:
"Zeze izea joo heal fast bana ."
muchirusamanthagmail.com2:
"Quickly recovery to Dedan God bless you. I am Praying for you."
Source: Instagram
Is Meningitis deadly?
Meningitis is a life-threatening illness that occurs when the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges, become inflamed.
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that the condition can be triggered by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
Among these, bacterial meningitis is considered the most dangerous, as it progresses rapidly and can lead to death if not treated promptly.
Survivors may also face long-term effects such as hearing loss, brain damage, or learning difficulties.
Worth mentioning is that meningitis can attack people of any age, in any part of the world.
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that media personality Edward Kwach succumbed to meningitis.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
