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Zipporah's fight to survive Hepatitis and Liver disease

September 9, 2025

At just 11 years old, Zipporah Achieng was diagnosed with liver disease. Living with both hepatitis and HIV, she once felt hopeless and overwhelmed by pain. But today, she’s a voice of strength and purpose in Kenya — sharing her journey to remind others that even in the darkest moments, there is still light, healing, and hope.

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