Dr Zhiyan Basharati finalist in Young New Zealander of the Year
12 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Dr Zhiyan Basharati is a finalist in the Young New Zealander of the Year awards. Photo / Supplied
Dr Zhiyan Basharati is a finalist in the Young New Zealander of the Year awards. Photo / Supplied
Digital producer, Christchurch, NZ Heralddevon.bolger@nzme.co.nz
A young woman who grew up in a Kurdish refugee camp and stepped up to help her community during the Christchurch mosque attacks is a finalist in the University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year.
On March 15, 2019 Dr Zhiyan Basharati was visiting her brother at Christchurch Hospital.
I Saw My Death, Says Wema Sepetu After Battling Illness
Tanzanian actress Wema Sepetu says she thought she would die after falling ill recently.
The former beauty queen said she was battling pneumonia but she is currently doing better. Recalling her battle with pneumonia, Wema said she developed breathing difficulties and chest congestion.
She said she was in so much pain she thought she would succumb.
“I thought it was the end of me and opted to share photos on Instagram so that in case of any (bad) news, people would know I was going through a lot of pain. Some might think it’s a joke but given how I was feeling, I saw my death. I was unable to breathe…I went through a lot of pain,” Wema told Global Publishers.
I thought I’d die- Wema Sepetu speaks on illness I saw my death. I was unable to breathe. Photo: Courtesy.
Famous Bongo Movies actress Wema Sepetu has said that she thought she d die after recently falling ill. According to the former Miss Tanzanian pageant winner, she was battling pneumonia and that at one point, she was under so much pain that believed she’d pass away. Recounting her pneumonia battle, Wema revealed that her symptoms included difficulties in breathing and chest congestion. While revealing that she’s currently in a better state, Wema said that she plans on making a Dua (Muslim prayer of supplication) to God for sparing her life.