Student dies after asthma attack while waiting for ambulance
Obanyeli Jesse Chima, 26, collapsed on September 19 and was later pronounced brain-dead.
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Obanyeli Jesse Chima, a 26-year-old international student from Nigeria, has died after suffering a severe asthma attack. Mr Chima collapsed on Saturday, September 19, while waiting for an ambulance and was later confirmed brain-dead. He passed away on September 25. Mr Chima, who had recently completed his master's degree in Public Health, was preparing to celebrate his birthday with friends when the incident occurred.
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According to MyLondon, Mr Chima was meeting friends on September 19 to celebrate their birthdays, which fall close together in September. He informed a friend that he needed to go outside for air due to an asthma attack. Despite using three inhalers, his breathing difficulties persisted. While a friend was on the phone with ambulance operators, Mr Chima collapsed. Friends administered CPR, guided by emergency services, and multiple ambulances attended. He was taken to hospital and placed on life support. Two days later, doctors confirmed he was brain-dead following a test, and he died on September 25.
Eva, a friend of Mr Chima, told MyLondon that the weekend of the incident was the only time the group had free to celebrate their birthdays. She described the experience as 'horrible', having gone from laughing with him to seeing his 'lifeless body' days later.
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Mr Chima's family in Nigeria is now making arrangements to transport his body home for burial. Eva and other friends have established a fundraiser to assist with these costs. The target for the fundraiser is between £7,000 and £9,000, intended to cover transportation and mortuary fees.
Eva stated to MyLondon that the family had saved money for Mr Chima's graduation, which now needs to be used for his burial. She added that while burying him in the UK was considered, his family wishes to see him before laying him to rest, making repatriation to Nigeria the preferred option. The fundraiser aims to alleviate the financial burden on his family, as 'nobody has money saved up to bury a child'.
Background
Mr Chima was an international student who had recently completed his master's degree. He had also worked at Chelsea Football Club, the team he supported. Eva described him as a 'beloved and cherished friend who was the life of the party'. He leaves behind three siblings.
Questions this report answers
+What happened to Obanyeli Jesse Chima?
Obanyeli Jesse Chima, a 26-year-old international student, died on September 25 after suffering a severe asthma attack on September 19. He collapsed while waiting for an ambulance and was later confirmed brain-dead.
+Why has a fundraiser been set up?
A fundraiser has been established by friends to help cover the costs of transporting Mr Chima's body back to Nigeria for burial. His family wishes for him to be laid to rest closer to home.
+How much money does the fundraiser aim to collect?
The fundraiser has a target of between £7,000 and £9,000. This amount is intended to cover essential expenses such as transportation of the body and mortuary fees.
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