Disabled girl’s dream comes true
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Reporter
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Ropafadzo Gumbo who is physically disabled started school during the
second term last year, which marked the start of her journey to realising her dream of
being a doctor. Read more
Ropafadzo was diagnosed with Ostogenesis Imprefecta (OI) in 2017.
This is a genetic bone disorder that is present at birth. It is also known as brittle bone
disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily or bones that
are not formed normally among other problems. OI prevents the body from building
strong bones.
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