Aunty Esther Dies After Transfusion Debate
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
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Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
Nigerian influencer Aunty Esther refuses blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs while battling cancer, sparking intense online debate. Read the full story and reactions.
Popular X shopper Aunty Esther, diagnosed with cancer, declines vital blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs, causing donors and medical volunteers to withdraw support. Read the full story.
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