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UK Woman Stranded in Tunisia After Medical Emergency
9 Apr
Summary
- A 33-year-old woman is in an induced coma in Tunisia.
- She traveled without insurance despite pre-existing conditions.
- Her family is fundraising over £35,000 for air ambulance.
A woman from Kirkby, identified as Niaomi Baker, is in a critical medical condition in Tunisia following an episode that led to an induced coma. The 33-year-old had traveled to the North African country on February 11 for a week-long holiday. Nearly two months later, her cousin, Laylla Baker, reports that Niaomi is not waking properly after being brought out of the coma.
Niaomi had reportedly gone abroad without her family's knowledge and, critically, without travel insurance, despite having several pre-existing medical conditions. Her family is now attempting to raise funds to bring her back to the UK for treatment at the Walton Centre. Communication with the hospital has been limited, but a transfer back to England has been suggested.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to cover the estimated £33,200 cost for a medical air ambulance, with a total fundraising goal of £35,000. This measure is deemed necessary due to the lack of travel insurance, which prevents her family from affording the transfer themselves. Knowsley MP Anneliese Midgley has expressed concern and is supporting the family's efforts.
