Dennis Rutto

Dennis Rutto

Kenya

My name is Dennis Rutto, I have severe hemophilia A. I was diagnosed with the condition in the year 2012 after I had undergone circumcision. Early diagnosis was missed due to a lack of knowledge among my parents and the community at large. Having the kind of health issues I had was considered a curse, which resulted in a lot of stigmatization, disability in major joints due to lack of proper treatment, and seclusion. Since my diagnosis, I have been receiving factor infusions only on demand as we do not have enough factor supply for prophylaxis as a country, and through this, I have seen a drastic change in my bleeding episodes, reduced pain and suffering, and a dramatic drop in the number of times I have needed hospitalizations. Overall, my quality of life changed for the better allowing me to be an independent young man with a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology working with the Ministry of Health. My prayers and wishes are that the government and other partners work together to provide access to essential hemophilia treatment products in the country to support both on-demand and prophylaxis in line with enhancing universal coverage and treatment for all. 

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Dennis Rutto

Kenya

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