Kyat is a 40-year-old man who lives with his wife and two children in a village in Karen State, Burma. His son and daughter are both students, and his wife is a teacher in a primary school. Kyat was a farmer, raising chickens and pigs, but he currently cannot work. His wife's salary is not enough to cover their basic needs. In his free time, Kyat likes to play games, listen to stories, and, before his injury, play football.
On February 16, 2024, Kyat was offered a job climbing tamarind trees to collect fruit. He fell from the tree while picking the fruit, and his right leg was trapped in a hole. Kyat was unable to stand and was in severe pain. The next day, he was taken to a hospital where an x-ray confirmed Kyat had a right femur bone fracture and needed surgery. Because of the ongoing civil conflict and fighting in Burma, hospitals could not accommodate Kyat. He was asked to go to Thailand to see if he could get surgery there. As fighting continued and roads were flooded, Kyat was unable to travel to Thailand until August 2024, six months after his injury. During this time, he was unable to walk without a walker, was barely able to put any weight on his right leg, and was in a lot of pain. Once he reached Thailand, Kyat was admitted to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, and scheduled for surgery.
With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Kyat will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bone and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for August 16th and will cost $1,500. This surgery will help Kyat to walk, free from pain. Kyat is asking for help to fund this medical treatment.
Kyat said, “I was very disappointed when I could not walk or do anything for my family. I feel very sorry for my wife because she has her own work, too, and still has to look after me. After I receive the successful surgery, I will go back to work as a farmer and support my family."
