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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>The reggae dancehall aerobics which was organised by Lilongwe Fitness Fanatics as fundraising event in aid of Malawi\u2019s iconic photographer, Ras Peter Kansengwa only raised K500,000, of which K300,000 went towards costs of hosting the event at Bingu National Stadium.<\/p>\n

The remaining K200,000 was offered to Ras Kansengwa for his upkeep since he is unable to generate money for his well-being as well as finance his local treatment.<\/p>\n

He needs K5 million towards his medical treatment to an illness which is badly affecting his legs and his sight since March, 2022 and as it is, fundraising events alone cannot suffice to reach the needed funds \u2014 thus the Lilongwe Fitness Fanatics asking for Government\u2019s intervention.<\/p>\n

Team leader of the organisers, Ismael Makawa said the event \u2014 that took place on Saturday from 6am to 9am \u2014 was attended by about 100 Kansengwa fans and fitness lovers \u2014 including former First Lady, Madam Shanil Muluzi with a target of K5.5 million to pay bills around the event and for Ras Kansengwa\u2019s medial treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the participation fees and money people paid direct to Ras Kansengwa, who also attended the event, we managed to make K500,000,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people who attended the aerobics managed to appreciate Ras Kansengwa\u2019s condition, who indicated that his wish is go to a hospital outside Malawi such as India or South Africa as most of our hospitals do not have the required medical facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier, Ras Kansengwa to Malawi News Agency that he had been seen to by a number of dignified hospitals in the country, which include Nkhoma Mission and Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe \u2014 but his condition still is getting worse.<\/p>\n

He said both the medications and a need for frequent medical checkups proves to be costly for him as the illness is greatly affecting his life and his profession as a photographer.<\/p>\n

He disclosed that the medication he has been prescribed to cost at least K60,000 a week and he is supposed to see the doctor frequently for checkups \u2014 thus affecting his work.<\/p>\n

Makawa said they are still calling in for the help as they only made 5% of the money which was meant to be collected \u2014 thus asking the Government to intervene and afford him trip to foreign hospital as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is very sad to see how troubled he is looking,\u201d he said. \u201cWe can\u2019t just helplessly watch his health deteriorate.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRas Kansengwa has offered a lot to nation at large and he has worked closely with the current government during last campaign. In one way or another, he\u2019s promoted our tourism through his photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo all well wishers, continue reaching us out to assist in one way or the other until we reach the target of K5.5 million as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Makawa said the photojournalist was also open enough to say he is struggling with his daily needs like food and shelter and he is appealing to those whose homes have unused domestic workers quarters to offer it for his shelter.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. The reggae dancehall aerobics which was organised by Lilongwe Fitness Fanatics as fundraising event in aid of Malawi\u2019s iconic photographer, Ras Peter Kansengwa only raised K500,000, of which K300,000 went towards costs of hosting the event at Bingu National Stadium. 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