Joshua is a four-year-old boy living in Tanzania. He two siblings, including a twin. He enjoys playing with his siblings and looks forward to attending school with them.
As Joshua grew, he experienced pain in his legs. His mother noticed that his legs began to bend. They sought treatment from our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. Joshua was diagnosed with genu varus, or bowleggedness. Without treatment, he would continue to experience difficulty walking. Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 19.
“I see that my son wants to go to school when his siblings go, and I hope that after he has been treated, he will be able to join them” says Joshua’s mother.
Joshua’s mother needs financial assistance to help treat her son. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $940 in funding.