When 20-year-old Fauzia Ali graduated from the Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High School in the Ahafo Region, she had high hopes of becoming a medical doctor.

Fueled by her passion for saving lives and helping the vulnerable in society, especially given her humble background, her dream should have been attainable following her excellent grades in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

With a distinction in Integrated Science, which secured her admission into the six-year MBChB (Medicine) Undergraduate Programme at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, she was on the road to achieving her dream.

However, her excitement soon turned into a nightmare as her mother, Zainab Ali, was unable to raise the GH¢10,000 needed for her daughter’s admission and initial expenses.

Her plight was shared in a recent post by Hamza TV, stating, "When 20-year-old Fauzia Ali graduated from Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High School in the Ahafo Region, her sights were set on becoming a medical doctor. Driven by her passion for saving lives and helping the vulnerable, especially given her humble background, Fauzia’s dream felt within reach.

"She excelled in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), earning a distinction in Integrated Science, which secured her admission into the six-year MBChB (Medicine) Undergraduate Programme at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale."

It further indicated Fauzia had resorted to assisting her mother in selling roasted plantains in order to survive.

"Now, instead of preparing for medical school, Fauzia spends her days helping her mother sell roasted plantains in New Zongo, a lively community in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

“There is no money for me to pursue the medicine program I was admitted to at UDS,” Fauzia said, her voice heavy with emotion.

“I am pleading with anyone who can help me achieve my goal," she added.

With her income barely able to cover the family’s basic needs, her mother, Zainab Ali, is faced with the harsh reality of being unable to support Fauzia’s dream of becoming a doctor.

But her mother remains optimistic, praying for a lifeline that could change her daughter's future.

“I am begging anyone who feels touched to help my daughter. I believe she can become a great person and help this nation one day," she said.

For now, Fauzia is hoping for a miracle that will allow her to get back to pursuing her dream.

Her aspirations remain alive as she clings to hope that assistance will come.

JKB/AE

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