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Radio Leicester,3 mins
Amputee who almost died issues warning to freshers
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It started just days after arriving at university. Ketia Moponda was diagnosed with meningococcal septicaemia and underwent amputations to her fingers and legs in September 2024, one week after arriving at De Montfort University in Leicester. According to the NHS, meningococcal septicaemia causes bacterial meningitis, which is the inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain. The 19-year-old is now sharing her story to warn freshers to register with a GP, as well as to inspire by showing disability "does not limit ambition, beauty, or confidence". She spoke to Â鶹Éç Leicester’s Chance Litchfield about what happened to her.
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