Ruth is a fruit vendor from Kenya. She is a shy 30-year-old woman who lives in Kiambu town. She is married with three children, with her youngest eight months old. Ruth has a small business of selling fruits while her husband is a casual laborer with land selling agents.
In March 2019, Ruth began to experience troubling symptoms, including an irritating dry cough and some difficulty in swallowing. She was diagnosed with a Multinodular Goiter and needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Ruth receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on September 3rd at our medical partner’s care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $657, and she and her family need help raising money.
“I am distressed and uncomfortable. It is very difficult to take care of my baby and they all need my support. I will appreciate if supported so that I can continue breastfeeding my baby and take care of the other two. When I am well I will also be able to resume my small business. Please help,” said Ruth.