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A 72-year-old man in Rwanda has spent more than five decades living in complete isolation because of an extreme fear of women, a rare condition known as gynophobia.
The man, identified as Callixte Nzamwita, has reportedly lived inside a fenced compound since he was 16 years old, avoiding all contact with women, including relatives and neighbours.
According to a documentary by Afrimax TV that first brought his story to light, Nzamwita built a 15-foot wooden fence around his home to ensure no woman comes close to him.
"The reason I locked myself inside here and have a fence on my house is because I want to make sure that women will not come closer to me," he said in the interview.
For over 55 years, Nzamwita has carried out all daily activities within the confines of his hut - sleeping, cooking and even urinating inside. Neighbours say he rarely leaves his home and only accepts food and other items when they are tossed over the fence.
His neighbours have attempted to help him, but he refuses to interact with anyone female. Medical experts describe his condition as gynophobia, a specific phobia that causes severe anxiety and panic when in proximity to women.
Despite his isolation, Nzamwita has become an internet sensation since his story resurfaced online, sparking conversations about mental health awareness in rural African communities.
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