Megan is a baby from Tanzania. She is a last born child in her family of four children, and was born with her twin brother. Megan’s mother is a stay home mom and her father is an office assistant. They have health insurance which covered her first surgery but the insurance company is now refusing to cover more surgeries that Megan needs.
Megan has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Megan has been experiencing vomiting, irritability and an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Megan will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,238 to cover the cost of surgery for Megan that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 27th and will drain the excess fluid from Megan’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life.
With proper treatment, Megan will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Megan’s mother says, “Please help my daughter get this treatment so that she may be able to live.”