This archive report was first published on 16 October 2019.
Published on October 16, 2019, Susan's story is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of living with thrombophilia.
Susan's journey began with a painful clot during her internship at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Despite her efforts to manage the condition, she faced discrimination and was eventually fired by her employer for being 'sick.'
Undeterred, Susan pursued a new career in counselling and later acquired a Master's degree in Biblical Theology. Today, she is a pastor at a local city church, using her experiences to offer hope and support to her congregation.
'You need psychological support because the doctor will diagnose you with a disease that is difficult to treat, puts your life at risk and you may likely live with it for the rest of your life,' Susan says.
According to Dr. Ogweno, thrombophilia is not entirely untreatable. 'With prompt diagnosis and treatment, one can live with the disease to any age, or get cured,' he says.
