Alpha Baldeh

Born into an extended family, Alpha is the oldest of eight children from his mother along with 18 other siblings from his other two step mums. Alpha was bedbound most of his childhood due to osteomyelitis, an infection that causes pain and swelling in the long bones in the legs. Because Alpha couldn’t contribute to the household in the traditional way, he was sent to school.

As Alpha grew into an adult, he developed short-term and long-terms goals that all shared a common vision, to help provide healthcare services to his community. Alpha worked two jobs to save for his own education and with the support Julie Maio of Luigi’s Hotel, the Luigi family, and sponsorship, Alpha was able to complete his medical education in the UK.