Sokha is 53-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives in Preyveng province with her husband and three children. Their family works the farm together. When it is not planting season, they spend a lot of their free time attending ceremonies and watching TV together.
Two years ago, Sokha had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her right ear ear to perforate. For this reason, Sokha experiences pain and ear discharge. In addition to the physical effects, Sokha also has a hard time conversing with her family or getting around by herself outside.
Sokha traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On June 4th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Sokha said, “I am excited to have good hearing, so I can talk with my family easily again.”