Algerian expat in Canada battles cancer: family launches fundraising campaign
The family of Mehand Abersi, a 39-year-old Algerian worker living in Canada, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his cancer treatment costs. Abersi, who has been working in the country as a temporary worker for two years, was diagnosed with advanced metastatic lung cancer while undergoing immigration procedures. Following ineffective rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, his family is now raising funds to purchase the medication Rozlytrek, which is not covered by his insurance or the Quebec public healthcare system. With a fundraising target of 35,000 Canadian dollars, the effort aims to secure the medication and support Abersi, who can no longer work full-time due to his deteriorating health. His loved ones are appealing to the Algerian community for donations and awareness to help him through this critical situation.