Francis Amakoye, a retired occupational therapist, who worked at the hospital, said Awino needed to urgently undergo another surgery, but the hospital could not offer the service.
He explained that elderly patients did not visit any other facility for medication, as they believed they would not receive quality care.
Although he retired early this year, Amakoye attends to patients in their homes, giving them advice on how to manage wounds and deformities resulting from leprosy.
He observed that leprosy patients, especially those who had developed disabilities, experienced many challenges.
Although the disease has a cure, Amakoye notes, it can cause adverse reactions to the body.