A young mother of quadruplets from Makanani Village, Traditional Authority Nthache in Mwanza has received a timely donation of essential items worth over K500,000 from Talk to Someone Foundation, following reports of her dire situation after giving birth.
The 20-year-old mother, who is married, gave birth to three girls and a boy at Mwanza District Hospital and is currently being monitored along with her babies.
Despite being in a marital home, the family is facing serious financial struggles.
During the visit, Talk to Someone Foundation delivered assorted items including baby wrappers, blankets, diapers, milk and other essentials.
“The trip to Mwanza went well. The babies are doing fine and are under close medical observation,” said Faith Adamson, a representative of the foundation, speaking to Project M.
Adamson explained that the hospital lacked essential supplies, and prior to the foundation’s arrival, the babies were being fed water mixed with sugar due to a shortage of baby formula.
“The timing of our visit was a blessing. The hospital had no milk for the babies, so the staff had to improvise with sugar water,” she said.
She added that the mother is very weak and often experiences dizziness, highlighting the urgent need for proper nutrition.
“Even though the mother is married, the family is really struggling. The grandmother was so grateful for the donation that she nearly knelt down to pray with tears in her eyes,” Adamson shared.
Mwanza District Hospital Matron Mrs Chirombo commended Talk to Someone Foundation for the timely and compassionate support.
“This donation has come at a critical time. The mother and her babies needed this help, and we are grateful for the foundation’s quick response,” said Chirombo.
Adamson also appealed to well-wishers to continue supporting the family with food and other basic needs, stressing that the mother still requires help to recover and care for the quadruplets.
The donation has offered the much-needed relief and hope to the young family and was warmly received by both hospital staff and the local community.
