Ever since the pit wall collapse, Gloire had been suffering extreme pain and sharp fevers. He was unable to walk, change his clothes, or go to the toilet on his own. His mother and father were powerless to alleviate his pain or seek treatment for his injury. As best as I could determine, Gloire required surgery, a cast, and extensive rehabilitation, which he could only secure at a proper hospital in Kolwezi or Lubumbashi. Following Gloire’s injury, the family came under financial hardship and had to find a way to replace the lost income. “I take another son to dig with me now,” Franck said.
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