Mom demands better care for Palluq Manning

I am writing in response to the dilemma that my son Palluq Manning is in.

As most people are aware, Palluq is a patient who requires regular dialysis treatment for his kidney failure, and he has been forced to relocate down south.

That in itself is difficult to deal with. But this was assuming that he was going to be taken care of down there, only now we found out that he’s been left homeless, without adequate access to his ongoing requirement of extra hygienic care.

Not only does Palluq receive dialysis treatment, he also has to worry about keeping up with the colostomy bags that he has no choice but to purchase. On top of that, there’s the transportation and meals to worry about.

It is only fair that this case be taken seriously. Most likely he’s not going to be the last patient requiring long-term care.

I find it rather hard to understand why different regions in Nunavut treat their patients differently. I read an article in the news that patients requiring long-term care from the Keewatin are taken care of by the Government of Nunavut, and that is good to hear.

But what about Palluq and other future patients from the Baffin region? We, the relatives of Palluq Manning, demand that Palluq be given a secure place to call his home so that he can regain his independence and dignity.

In closing, on behalf of the Manning family and friends, I would like to personally thank the individuals and businesses who made donations and gave their time to help support Palluq for the short term.

A petition was signed by over 100 people to pledge their support for Palluq to get better care. Thank you all.

Annie E. Manning, C.M.
Cape Dorset