Success! Rexa from Malawi raised $1,363 to treat her uterine fibroids.

Rexa
$1,363
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Rexa's treatment was fully funded on July 1, 2021.
  • Rexa's story
  • Rexa's update
May 24, 2021

Photo of Rexa post-operation

July 9, 2021

Rexa underwent surgery to treat her uterine fibroids.

Rexa has recovered well and is relieved to be feeling better! After the surgery, she started taking small sips of water, was able to sit, an...

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Rexa's Timeline

  • May 24, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Rexa was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • May 30, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Rexa received treatment at Partners in Hope Medical Center in Malawi. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • June 1, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Rexa's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 1, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Rexa's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 9, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Rexa's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Kennedy is a teenager from Kenya. He has an older sibling who lives with his parents, and Kennedy lives with his grandparents and some of his cousins. Kennedy's father was a security guard but had to stop working due to a chronic disease that has kept him in and out of the hospital for many years now. As a result, Kennedy's mother is the family's sole provider. She has a small kiosk she uses as a hotel at a local garage. Kennedy's family has national health insurance coverage, but have not been able to get coverage for his needed treatment. Kennedy was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at birth, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. Because of this condition, Kennedy has been experiencing severe headaches and convulsions with loss of mobility from the left arm. Kennedy underwent two shunt insertion surgeries, but the shunt failed. He has been admitted to the High Dependency Unit at our medical partner's hospital for a few days now. Kennedy now needs to undergo a different surgery to help drain the excess cerebral spinal fluid in order for him to recover and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Kennedy will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $720 to cover the cost of surgery for Kennedy to treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 16th. Kennedy's grandmother says, "It is very depressing for me as I have to bring him to the hospital every now and then. I want him to be treated and go back to his better condition."

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