The death of Douglas Izevbigie, a 37-year-old Nigerian student in the United Kingdom, has raised alarms about the growing cases of chronic illnesses among Nigerians living abroad. Izevbigie, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University, passed away after battling an aggressive form of leukemia.
His sister, Kate, and friends have launched a fundraising appeal to support his burial, as the family plans to lay him to rest in the UK due to the high cost of repatriating his remains to Nigeria. The fundraiser, organized by Sephora, a colleague of Kate’s, aims to cover funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs.
Izevbigie’s death has sparked reactions on social media, with some Nigerians expressing concern over the trend of chronic illnesses among their community members in the UK. Many have urged Nigerians relocating to the UK to prioritize registering with a General Practitioner and undergoing comprehensive medical checks to detect underlying health conditions early.
The incident has also led to calls for medical experts to investigate the pattern and educate the public on possible preventive measures. Izevbigie’s death comes less than a week after another Nigerian, Saburi Adeniji, died in the UK following a severe brain stem injury.
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