Vishnu Singh, 22, of Tuschen New Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, died of malaria on Friday while a patient at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital.
Vishnu Singh
He was in dire need of 23 units of AB+ blood after he fell ill upon returning from Bartica.
He was taken to numerous hospitals where he was treated and sent home, however, his health continued to deteriorate.
When he was taken to St Joseph Mercy Hospital, he was finally diagnosed with malaria but by that time, he was in a critical condition.
His mother and many others had taken to social media pleading with persons with AB+ blood to come forward. The call was indeed heeded but unfortunately his condition could not be reversed.
The family has extended heartfelt thanks to all those who donated blood.
