Seven Years With Parkinson’s: Man Seeks N65m for Brain Surgery in Türkiye

Seven Years With Parkinson’s: Man Seeks N65m for Brain Surgery in Türkiye

A 54-year-old Nigerian man, Aliyu Abdulmalik, who has battled Parkinson’s disease for about seven years, is seeking N65 million to undergo specialised brain surgery in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Abdulmalik is seeking public assistance after his condition reportedly became resistant to drug treatment, leaving him with serious symptoms including difficulty walking and rigidity.

A medical treatment report issued by Atasehir Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul, and dated February 10, 2025, described his condition as drug-resistant Parkinson’s disease.

The hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation Centre, under Prof. Atilla Yilmaz, recommended Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for Abdulmalik.

According to the medical report, the procedure is an approved treatment for drug-resistant Parkinson’s disease, and doctors concluded that Abdulmalik needed the surgery based on his condition. (Punch Newspapers)

The estimated cost of the procedure is $35,000.

The hospital said the amount would cover neurological evaluations, necessary radiological and laboratory investigations, the surgery and required equipment, as well as post-operative care and programming of the implanted pulse generator.

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The treatment package also includes transportation between the airport and hospital, a 15-day hospital and hotel stay, and accommodation for two companions.

A fundraising appeal launched on Abdulmalik’s behalf said he spent much of his youthful years involved in Islamic da’wah activities before his health condition began to significantly affect his life.

The appeal said he urgently needed to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in Istanbul to help him regain a more normal life.

The fundraising target of N65 million is expected to cover the treatment, post-surgery care, accommodation, transportation and feeding during his stay in Istanbul.

As of the latest update contained in the appeal, N1,114,688.37 had been raised, leaving a shortfall of about N63.89 million.

The organisers appealed to individuals, organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to support Abdulmalik in raising the funds needed for his treatment.

They said contributions would help him access the recommended surgery and related care.

Donations can be made through:

Stanbic IBTC
Account Name: Kudirat Hammed A
Account Number: 0057418305

OPay
Account Name: Hammed Kudirat Ajoke
Account Number: 7063094566

For enquiries: 09025138148 or 07063094566.

Seven Years With Parkinson’s: Man Seeks N65m for Brain Surgery in Türkiye