-Young Woman Seeks Urgent Medical Aid
BY SHALLON S. GONLOR | shallonsgonlor@gmail.com
NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia — Serena Zaine, a 27-year-old promising young woman in Sanniquellie City, Nimba County, is making a heartfelt appeal to humanitarian organizations, government authorities, philanthropists, and the general public for financial assistance to enable her seek urgent medical treatment abroad for a worsening skin condition that has severely affected her health and quality of life.
Speaking to WomenVoices News on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, Ms. Zaine recounted the physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial hardship she has endured as the abnormal skin growth continues to enlarge despite years of medical consultations and treatment attempts.
According to her, the condition has progressively worsened, causing persistent discomfort and making everyday life increasingly difficult.
“It burns my skin. I have sought treatment at G.W. Harley Hospital in Sanniquellie, Rehab Health Center, John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK), and several other private health facilities, but nothing has worked,” she said.
“Doctors have prescribed different medications, and I have even tried traditional herbal remedies, but none of them have cured the condition. Medical doctors have now advised me to seek specialized treatment outside Liberia.”
She explained that her family’s limited financial means have made it impossible to travel abroad for further medical evaluation and treatment.
Ms. Zaine disclosed that she has also appealed to several prominent individuals and community leaders for assistance but has yet to receive a positive response.
“I have reached out to some notable people in my community, but I am still waiting for their response. I come from a poor family and cannot afford the cost of treatment on my own. I am pleading with the public to come to my aid.”
At 27-year, she said the prolonged illness started in late 2024, which has not only affected her physical well-being but has also taken a heavy emotional toll — leaving her hopeful that compassionate individuals and institutions will respond to her appeal before her condition deteriorates further.
As a self-sponsored student at Nimba University, Serena said her worsening skin condition has placed her education in jeopardy. She disclosed that the rapidly growing skin condition has made it increasingly difficult for her to continue her studies and warned that she may be forced to drop out of the university if she does not receive urgent medical and financial assistance.
Medical experts describe skin growths as abnormal changes or growths on the skin that are often common and usually harmless. They can develop for various reasons, including aging, prolonged sun exposure, genetics, infections, or other underlying medical conditions.
While many skin growths—such as skin tags, moles, and cysts—are benign (noncancerous), healthcare professionals advise that any growth that rapidly increases in size, changes in shape or color, becomes painful, or begins to bleed should be promptly evaluated by a qualified medical practitioner to determine its cause and ensure appropriate treatment.
Given the persistence and progression of her condition despite repeated medical interventions in Liberia, Ms. Zaine said doctors have recommended that she undergo further evaluation and specialized treatment abroad.
Her family is now appealing to humanitarian organizations, charitable foundations, the Government of Liberia, corporate institutions, members of the Liberian diaspora, and well-meaning citizens to provide financial support that will enable her obtain the necessary medical care.
They expressed hope that timely intervention will not only improve Serena’s health but also restore her dignity, confidence, and opportunity to live a normal and productive life.
Individuals, organizations, and well-wishers wishing to support Ms. Serena Zaine can contact WomenVoices News Correspondent for Nimba County, Shallon S. Gonlor, via WhatsApp at +231 778 191 516 for further information and assistance.
