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World’s tallest man appeals for medical support

World’s tallest man appeals for medical support
Sulemana Abdul Samed, a 29-year-old Ghanaian who claims to be the world’s tallest man, has requested medical attention.

Sulemana, also known as ‘Awuche,’ which means “let’s go,” is physically unfit.

‘Awuche,’ who stands 9 feet 6 inches tall, has gigantism. He was attending a monthly appointment to deal with the complications of living as a giant a few years ago when he was asked to stand straight against a measuring rod.

He said he wasn’t surprised to hear he was taller because he’s never stopped growing – but it surprised the staff, who weren’t expecting it.

The duty nurse summoned her colleague, who summoned another for assistance. Soon, a group of nurses and health assistants gathered to solve the mystery of his height.

One of them suggested they find a pole and use it as an extension above their stick to measure his height, which is how they arrived at their estimate.

He still needs to raise about $50 (£40) for each hospital visit.
His health issues eventually forced him to return to his hometown six years ago and abandon his ambitions to become a driver.

“I was going to drive school, but even with the seat back, I can’t hold the steering wheel… I can’t stretch my leg because my knee will hit the steering wheel “He stated.

He now lives with his brother and makes ends meet by running a small business selling mobile phone credits.

 

Source: Favour Nunoo, BBC

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