Nabulu is a 2-year-old girl from Tanzania and the youngest of six children in her family. Her father is a livestock keeper, providing sustenance and income for the family.
In February, there was an accident in which Nabulu suffered severe burns from boiling milk. The family rushed Nabulu to the hospital, where she received two weeks of intensive wound care. As her wounds began to heal, burn scar contractures formed around her arms, severely limiting her range of motion and functionality. The scars on her elbows and wrists have left her unable to perform basic activities, hindering her ability to explore and learn. Nabulu’s parents, aware of their limited resources, were hesitant to seek treatment for the contractures until they learned about the positive impact of our medical partner’s work from a former patient. Touched by the transformation they witnessed, Nabulu’s family reached out for help, hoping to provide Nabulu with a brighter future.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Nabulu receive treatment at their care center. On December 13th, surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve the functionality in her arms. AMH is requesting $639 to fund this procedure.
Nabulu’s mother said: “I hope my daughter won’t have to live with these defects throughout her life. I hope this treatment will bring about a positive change.”