Iqram is a five-year-old girl and the last-born child in her family. She is a charming and social girl who is currently in class two. Iqram’s mother and father are no longer live together after divorcing and her mother is now back at her parent’s home looking after her two children. She sells vegetables to be able to make a living for their family.
Doctors have diagnosed Iqram with bilateral genu varus, her legs bow outward. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, she cannot walk well.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Iqram. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 11th. Treatment will hopefully restore Iqram’s mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications.
Iqram’s mother says “I will be grateful if you can help my daughter have her legs corrected. I cannot afford the treatment cost.”