In a touching act of compassion, the Stand For Humanity Foundation has come to the aid of a blind father, Ndubuisi Duruaku, and his wife, Chiamaka, by settling a N600,000 hospital bill for the birth of their twin daughters.

The couple had been stranded at TotalCare Hospital in Akwakuma, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, for two months after being unable to pay for the Caesarean section through which the babies were delivered on June 1.

Despite being medically discharged, the family remained in the hospital until August 1, when the foundation, led by journalist and philanthropist Chidiebube Okeoma, stepped in and raised the funds within 48 hours with the help of well-meaning Nigerians.

Speaking to The Nation at the hospital, Okeoma described the family?s condition as heartbreaking but expressed gratitude that the situation ended in joy.

?We are happy to announce that two-month-old twin girls, Akuyoma and Nwakaego Duruaku, held at TotalCare Hospital because of an outstanding delivery bill of N600,000, have been taken home by our organisation,? he said.

In addition to settling the bill, the foundation provided the family with food supplies, baby formula, diapers, other provisions, and cash support. Okeoma also praised the hospital management for their patience and care, noting that the mother and babies had required eight units of blood following the surgery.

The foundation further pledged to continue supporting the twins? welfare, including their education. ?When it is time for them to go to school, they will go to school,? Okeoma assured. (The Nation)

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