Monday, January 19, 2026 - A Turkana woman, identified as Priscilla Ngipuo, has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing while participating in a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge aimed at creating awareness about diabetes.
Priscilla was evacuated and admitted to Lodwar County
Referral Hospital (LCRH) following concerns raised by health officers from
the County Referral and Emergency Services, who noted worrying
changes in her physical condition and recommended immediate medical
observation.
According to media reports, LCRH Chief Executive
Officer, Nancy Kinyonge, directed that the hospital would fully cover
all medical-related expenses during the observation period.
This includes medication, dietary management, and routine
monitoring to ensure her condition stabilises.
Hospital officials confirmed that Priscilla is currently
under close medical supervision as doctors assess the impact of prolonged
physical strain associated with the challenge.
Speaking earlier, Priscilla revealed that she has lived
with diabetes for approximately six years, stating that the extreme challenge
was meant to draw attention to the struggles faced by people living with the
condition, particularly in marginalised communities.
However, the incident has sparked renewed debate over the safety of extreme social challenges, especially those involving prolonged physical stress.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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This tree hugging business is becoming too much. Someone wakes up in the morning and hugs a tree without first preparing themselves both mentally and physically. Yes, some have a good cause to push through while others are looking for material gains like the fella in Meru, but let them prepare first, gauge if they have the capability to pull it through.
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