AIC Kapsowar Hospital

Kenneth is a calm and humble 33-year-old man from Kenya. Trained in a beauty college, he started a small hair salon where he provides manicure and pedicure services. His wife is also actively involved in the business, making their clients' hair. Together, the couple works tirelessly to provide for their family and build a better future. Kenneth shares that his strong work ethic was shaped by his parents. In 2020, Kenneth’s life took an unexpected turn when he started experiencing episodes of swelling on his legs and persistent headaches. After a medical evaluation, he was diagnosed with hypertension. He was managed as an outpatient at a private clinic near his village and placed on medication, but over time, Kenneth struggled with adherence. He would take his blood pressure medication mainly when he had headaches or felt unwell, and on other days, he would skip his medication. By January 2025, Kenneth's condition had progressed to chronic kidney disease, leaving him dependent on dialysis to sustain his life. He was started on dialysis twice every week, and since then, has shown great commitment and compliance with his treatment. He attends his dialysis sessions regularly and follows up with his nephrologist, who later referred him to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for specialized care. Initially, Kenneth had a temporary dialysis catheter, which he used for some time. Unfortunately, he began experiencing recurrent infections and discomfort related to the catheter. He successfully underwent a procedure to create an arteriovenous fistula, to use for his dialysis sessions. With time, however, it became weak, and the thrill was lost, making it no longer suitable for use. After his most recent dialysis session, Kenneth noticed swelling around the fistula site. He was assessed and referred back to AIC Kapsowar Hospital for evaluation, and creation of another fistula, so he could continue receiving life-sustaining dialysis safely. Previously, he underwent the procedure via his national medical cover, but the annual allocation has since been exhausted. He used his little savings to cater for transport to and from the hospital for his dialysis sessions, but the financial burden has become overwhelming, and he is not able to afford the upcoming procedure. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Kenneth receive treatment. On July 1st, he will undergo a procedure to create the arteriovenous fistula, which will make his dialysis sessions safer. Now, Kenneth needs help to fund this $1,127 procedure. He says: "I really pray that the fistula works, so that my access is made possible. I also love serving people and it would be great if I don't encounter discomfort at work. Please assist me."

Michael is a 57-year old police officer from Kenya, and a father of five children. As a dedicated family man, Michael has always worked hard to provide for his family, but being the sole breadwinner means his income is stretched across many responsibilities. He also has existing loans and financial commitments, making this period especially difficult. He has undergone several surgeries, and his medical insurance approvals have now been exhausted. At one point, he had to pay for treatment out of pocket and even sold part of his maize harvest to help settle his medical bills. He shares that currently, it is difficult to source funds to continue paying for the treatment that he still needs. In March 2025, Michael was involved in a tragic road traffic accident while on leave. He was traveling back home in a lorry that was carrying poles, when it suddenly lost control and swerved off the road. The driver was fortunate to escape, but Michael, who was seated in the co-driver’s seat, was thrown out of the vehicle and sustained multiple severe fractures on both his lower legs and his left thighbone. He received initial treatment at another facility and continued with follow-up care and postoperative management. However, despite the treatment, his recovery was not progressing as expected. Almost a year later, Michael went to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar, hoping for better care. He was experiencing painful swelling and instability of both legs. He reported that his legs would buckle at the fracture sites whenever he attempted to bear weight, suggesting that the fractures had failed to unite properly. Further investigations, including X-rays, revealed osteomyelitis (bone infection) of the right leg, and he was diagnosed with septic non-union. Michael was taken to the theatre, where the infected hardware was removed, a thorough surgical washout was performed, and an antibiotic spacer was inserted to help clear the infection. Michael returned to hospital in May 2026, and successfully underwent an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure. However, his treatment journey continued, as he had also been found to have a femoral non-union and a left ankle malunion requiring further staged reconstruction. In June 2026, Michael underwent another successful procedure involving exchange nailing and bone grafting to address the femoral non-union. He is now awaiting correction of the left ankle malunion. This next stage will require the removal of existing surgical hardware, followed by complex ankle fixation using plates and screws. Due to the demands of his job and his current condition, Michael has been unable to work and earn additional income since his accident. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Michael receive treatment. On July 2nd, he is scheduled to undergo a fracture repair procedure, so he can continue his path to recovery and regain strength and movement. Now, Michael needs help to fund this $1,014 procedure. Michael says "I came to AIC Kapsowar Hospital with a lot of hope, and I can testify what the Lord had done for me to date. I look forward to the day I will fully walk independently without support, so that I can go back to work and serve humanity."

Jenifer is a one-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the fifth and youngest child in her family. Her older siblings are already in school, while she remains at home with her mother. Her parents are hardworking casual labourers who migrated from Western Kenya to Elgeyo Marakwet in search of a better life. They settled in the region because of the many potato farms, hoping they could earn enough to provide for their family. Her father spends his days working on farms, taking on any job available from digging and planting to harvesting potatoes. Her mother works just as hard, washing clothes for families around the village while also running a tiny grocery kiosk. On July 3rd, while playing with other children, Jenifer fell to the ground. Her elbow started swelling, and she was crying in pain. She was rushed to the hospital, where the medical team immediately splinted her injured arm, administered pain medication, and ordered an X-ray. The results revealed a serious supracondylar fracture of the humerus, a common but potentially dangerous injury in young children that requires urgent surgical treatment to prevent permanent complications. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On July 6th, Jenifer will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This will properly align and stabilise the fractured bone, giving her the best chance for complete healing and normal use of her arm. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $861 to fund this procedure. Jennifer's mother says, "I didn't know that my child would end up being admitted. I have exhausted what I had, and I cannot register for insurance because of missing documents. I am not able to pay for her surgery. Please help my daughter."

Isaac is a 20-year-old man from Kenya. He completed his Form Four examinations last year and was looking forward to beginning the next chapter of his life. On July 1st, 2026, Isaac was involved in a tragic traffic accident. The impact was severe, and he lost consciousness at the scene before being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Isaac was found to have multiple serious injuries. He sustained deep lacerations on the right side of his face, abrasions on his right knee, and a severe open fracture of the distal tibia and fibula on his right leg, with the bone exposed through the wound. X-ray confirmed the open distal tibia-fibula fracture. He immediately received tetanus prophylaxis, intravenous antibiotics, and pain medication before being admitted and prepared for emergency surgery. During the first operation, the surgical team discovered extensive contamination of the right leg wound. The injury was filled with soil, leaves, debris, and large amounts of non-viable tissue. Isaac also had complex facial lacerations with significant tissue loss below his right eye. The team performed an extensive surgical debridement and thorough washout, removing all contaminated and dead tissue before temporarily closing the wounds where possible. Despite this intervention, the severity of the injury required further treatment. He underwent another procedure to clean out his wounds. However, surgeons noted that the open wound over his tibia remained extensive and would require specialised soft tissue coverage. Specialists recommended an urgent free flap reconstruction to cover the exposed bone and preserve the limb. Without this procedure, Isaac faces an increased risk of infection, continued tissue loss, and ultimately the possibility of losing his leg. On July 6th, Isaac will undergo surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, needs help raising $1,500 to fund his procedure and care. Isaac's brother says, "My brother is really suffering and hoping he can get well soon. Please help us because we are trying hard to get money to pay for his hospitalisation, uncertain of the cost and how long he can be here. Please help him."

Margret is a 61-year-old single mother whose life has been marked by resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming challenges. She has dedicated her life to raising her children despite limited resources. In 2021, tragedy struck when she lost one of her children, a loss that left an emotional wound from which she has never fully recovered. Today, she lives with her sister, who has become her primary caregiver, assisting her with daily activities, medications, and ensuring that she attends her medical appointments. For the past 25 years, Margret has been living with diabetes. She has remained committed to taking her medications and attending regular follow-up appointments, allowing her condition to remain well controlled for many years. However, managing a lifelong illness has placed a significant financial burden on her family. Unable to support herself financially, she depends entirely on her siblings, who contribute monthly to purchase her medications and meet her basic needs. Their support has been a lifeline, but it continues to strain the family's limited resources. Margret later developed chronic kidney failure, requiring dialysis twice a week to sustain her life. The diagnosis came shortly after the devastating loss of her son, and the emotional trauma contributed to a period of severe depression. Losing a child while facing a life-threatening illness became one of the darkest chapters of her life. Despite these hardships, Margret continues to fight with courage and hope. The demands of dialysis have significantly changed her life. Traveling to and from the hospital twice a week is physically exhausting and financially draining. To make these frequent hospital visits possible, Margret relocated to town, where her sister welcomed her into her home and became her main source of support. Living closer to the dialysis centre has reduced the burden of travel and enabled her to access the care she needs, but it has also increased the family's financial pressure as they now provide for both her medical and daily living expenses. Margret's brothers have stepped in to help pay for her children's school fees and support the family. One of Margret’s daughters successfully completed her studies in veterinary medicine; however, despite her qualifications, she has been unable to secure formal employment. This has left the family without the additional income they had hoped would help reduce the burden of Margret’s medical expenses. In an effort to improve the safety and quality of treatment, Margret was referred for the creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which is the preferred long-term access for dialysis. Unfortunately, shortly after the procedure, she became seriously ill and required hospital admission. The complications prevented the fistula from maturing, leaving her dependent on temporary dialysis access, which carries a higher risk of infection and discomfort. Following review by her nephrologist, Margret was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for reassessment. After careful evaluation, the surgical team identified another site that offered a better chance of successful AVF creation. Both Margret and her family are encouraged by this opportunity and remain hopeful that the new fistula will mature successfully, allowing her to receive dialysis more safely, reduce her risk of recurrent infections, and improve her comfort and quality of life. Margret's previous procedure was covered through her national health cover, but unfortunately, this new procedure was not approved. In recent months, her family had exhausted their limited savings while clearing previous medical bills and now find themselves without any means to pay for the surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Margret receive treatment. On July 9th, she will undergo the AVF creation procedure which will give her the opportunity to receive safer and more reliable dialysis, reduce her risk of life-threatening complications, and restore hope to a family that has faithfully stood by her throughout years of illness. Now, Margret needs help to fund this $1,127 procedure. She says, "I would really wish to have a working AVF, which will help with my dialysis treatment. Please help me."

Michael is a 30-year-old man from Kenya. Prior to his injury, Michael was a hardworking and independent young man who earned a living through construction jobs. He took pride in providing for himself and looked forward to building a better future through honest work. Everything changed on the day he fell while working at a construction site. The fall caused a devastating spinal injury, leaving him with complete loss of sensation from the waist region. Michael underwent spinal surgery in an attempt to stabilise the injury, but despite the intervention, he was left permanently paraplegic. Overnight, the active young man who once worked with his hands became completely dependent on others for even the simplest daily activities. Soon after, Michael developed severe pressure sores. Being unable to move independently meant that constant pressure on his hips and back side quickly led to skin breakdown. The wounds appeared shortly after his spinal injury and progressively worsened despite care. He was eventually transferred to a nursing home, but his condition continued to deteriorate. Michael was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital for evaluation by the reconstructive surgery team. The extent of his injuries was heartbreaking. The tissue destruction on the pressure wounds was so extensive that his right thigh bone was completely dislocated and protruding away from his body. The left side was also severely affected. Michael was admitted for specialised surgical care, and has endured an incredibly long and difficult hospitalisation with multiple complex procedures aimed at controlling infection and saving as much healthy tissue as possible. Michael is scheduled to undergo another operation for flap reconstruction and definitive wound closure. Michael's journey has been physically exhausting, emotionally overwhelming, and financially devastating. With his parents both deceased, Michael's brothers have remained faithfully by his side despite having very limited resources themselves. They have exhausted their savings on transport, daily hospital expenses, medications not covered by the national health insurance, and even the costs associated with finding blood donors during his repeated transfusions. Today, Michael's greatest wish is simple: to complete the final stage of his treatment, have his wounds fully closed, recover from this long battle, and finally return home with dignity. His brothers have done everything within their means, and are seeking support for his upcoming surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Michael with his treatment. On July 13th, he will undergo a free flap procedure at AIC Kapsowar Hospital. Michael continues to hold onto hope that one day he will leave the hospital and begin rebuilding his life. Now, he needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Michael says, "I really hope to be well someday. I hope I will not forever depend on my brothers for a living, I am thinking of doing some poultry farming, because this is not so demanding. Please help me. "

Sammy is a 36-year-old man from Kenya. Although he is separated from his wife, he remains a devoted father and continues to provide for his children. He also helps support his parents, who depend on him. Recently, while working, he was assigned to operate a grass-cutting machine (chaff cutter). During the course of his work, a tragic accident occurred, and the machine severely injured his right hand and upper limb. The employer immediately rushed Sammy to the hospital for treatment. Upon assessment, doctors found a large traumatic laceration on his right upper limb with active bleeding, an absent radial pulse, and loss of finger movement, indicating serious vascular, tendon, and nerve injuries requiring urgent surgical intervention. Sammy underwent emergency treatment, including wound exploration, incision and drainage, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the radius, and a complex wound closure. Sammy needs a skin graft, without which he faces a significant risk of poor wound healing, complications, and permanent loss of hand function, which could prevent him from returning to work and supporting his family. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Sammy receive treatment. On July 15th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to promote healing, protect the repaired structures, and improve the chances of restoring function in his injured hand. Now, Sammy needs help to fund this $1,183 procedure. Sammy says, "I'm looking forward to recovering soon so that I can return to work and continue providing for my children together with my parents."

Richard is a 94-year-old father and grandfather, from Elgeyo Marakwet in Kenya. After the loss of his wife several years ago, he has continued to live independently in his rural home. He has one son and two daughters; his daughters are married and have families of their own, while his son lives nearby but is often away in Eldoret seeking treatment for a chronic medical condition that requires frequent hospital visits. Despite Richard's advanced age, he has remained remarkably independent. He prepares his own meals, washes his clothes, and manages most of his daily activities without assistance. He earns a living through small-scale farming on a small piece of land that provides food for himself, and keeps two goats, which are his only possessions after being raided a while ago by cattle rustlers and his livestock taken away. About two weeks ago, Richard was violently assaulted by someone known to him. Due to intermittent confusion and agitation following the attack, he has been unable to clearly explain what happened. His son was away receiving treatment in Eldoret, and only learned about the incident after Richard had already been hospitalised and was called by some of his neighbours. Richard was struck with a blunt object, sustaining multiple serious fractures on his right hand and right leg. He was initially taken to a nearby health facility, where he received first aid before proceeding to AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for specialised orthopaedic care. A good Samaritan came to Richard's aid, paying for his initial consultation, X-rays, laboratory investigations, and activating his national health cover, before his son arrived. Thanks to this generosity, Richard was admitted and evaluated following his help. Unfortunately, his health cover is only limited to two major surgical procedures. The third surgery to repair his fractured humerus falls outside the insurance limit. The family has struggled to raise enough money for essential pre-operative investigations, and are unable to afford the additional operation. At 94 years old, Richard has spent a lifetime caring for himself. Without surgery to repair his arm, he faces prolonged pain, loss of independence, and a much more difficult recovery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Richard receive treatment. July 16th, he will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This will help him heal, regain function and restore his independence. Now, Richard needs help to fund this $861 procedure. His son says, "Please help my dad as he is in a lot of pain, he is unable to even turn on his own."

Caren is a 20-year-old young woman from Kenya. She is a first-time mother who was joyfully expecting twins. At only 29 weeks of pregnancy, she went into preterm labour and sought care at a health facility near her home. She progressed quickly in labour, and the first twin was delivered safely through spontaneous vaginal delivery. However, the second twin remained undelivered because the baby was in a breech presentation and the pregnancy was still very premature. Doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section so she can safely deliver her baby. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Caren undergo a C-Section on July 26th. This procedure will cost $504, and Caren needs your support. Caren says, "I couldn't deliver my other child successfully and had to be referred here for an emergency C-section. Please help me."