Clémène is 80 years old, and life has not been easy for her. At her age, she can no longer work to support herself, so she depends on her children to care for her as best they can.

Her health struggles began when she started to feel unwell, and little by little her body began to swell. Her niece brought her to stay nearby so she could reach the clinic for care. But life away from home was not simple. After facing many difficulties, she eventually moved in with her son, about an hour’s ride by motorcycle taxi from the clinic.

The distance quickly became a problem. Her son often did not have enough money for transportation, and Clémène was forced to miss appointments. As her visits became irregular, her condition worsened. Her heartbeat slowed dangerously, leaving her at risk of collapse every single day. In the end, she had no choice but to return once again to her niece, because living close to the clinic had become a matter of survival.

Clémène has been a long-term patient at the clinic, receiving treatment for high blood pressure. Today, with her illness progressing, she also relies on albuterol. But each dose of medication represents more than just treatment—it represents sacrifice. Behind it are hours of walking, the financial strain on her family, and the uncertainty of whether she will make it to her next appointment.

Her story is one of endurance in the face of distance, poverty, and physical weakness. Nothing about her care is simple: not transport, not access to treatment, not even finding a stable place to stay. Yet, despite all of this, Clémène continues to fight for her health, day by day.