Nazareth Hospital

Domitiler, who is 42 years old, lives in Dithini, in Machakos County, Kenya. She is the ninth child in a family of twelve children. She is not employed, but does small-scale farming at her parents' farm. About two months ago, Domitiler began to experience troubling symptoms, including difficulty swallowing. At the same time, her sister, who is a nurse, noticed that her neck was swollen. Domitiler was diagnosed with multinodular goiter, for which she needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Domitiler receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on July 2nd at Nazareth Hospital, during which surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and Domitiler and her family need your help raising the money. "I am so worried about this swelling. I seek help so that I can be well and be able to continue with my normal life," said Domitiler.

Bernard Lee is a seven-year-old boy from Kiambu County in Kenya. He is the third born child in a family of four children, and currently in first grade. His father is a driver, while his mother runs a small hair salon in their neighborhood. About three years ago, Bernard's mother was bathing him when she noticed that one of his testicles could not be felt in its right place. Last year, she brought him to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where an ultrasound revealed an undescended left testis. He was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Bernard Lee has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. At about the same time, Bernard also had tonsillitis, and underwent a tonsillectomy. Due to financial constraints, the family did not go back to the hospital for corrective surgery for cryptorchidism. Recently, however, Bernard has been experiencing on and off pain, and his mother decided to bring him to the hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Bernard receive treatment. On July 6th, he will undergo corrective surgery at Nazareth Hospital. Now, Bernard's family needs help to fund this $483 procedure. Bernard's mother says: "I would not wish for my son to blame me in future, in case of fertility issues. That is why I seek support, so that he can receive the treatment he needs."

John is a 23-year-old husband and father. He is the firstborn in a family of five children, and he works as a conductor. He is the sole breadwinner for his family. Two months ago, John was diagnosed with a reducible right inguinal hernia. He began experiencing abdominal pain, which gradually worsened over time. This month, he sought medical attention at our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital. After a clinical assessment and an ultrasound scan, the surgeon recommended surgery. Without timely treatment, John's condition is likely to worsen, causing increasing pain and placing him at risk of serious complications, including incarceration or strangulation of the hernia, which would require emergency surgery. John is scheduled to receive surgery on July 13th, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting for $517 to fund his procedure and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. John shares, "My work involves walking to look for customers. This problem is affecting this work, so I hope I can get help so that I can be able to continue providing for my family."

John is a 41-year-old man from Kenya. He is married with three children, all school-going. His wife takes care of their home and children, so John is the primary breadwinner for the family. He takes on any available casual jobs. Additionally, he is a volunteer trainer for some church choirs in his neighborhood. In 2025, John underwent an Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgery with support of Watsi. During his recent follow-up visit, he was reviewed by the doctor, who advised for the removal of the metal plate inserted during the surgery, as it has started affecting the normal functionality of the arm. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On July 14th, John will undergo a surgical plates removal procedure, which will cost $832. With this intervention, his recovery will be complete, and will enable him to return fully to his normal activities. John says: "I am truly grateful for the support I received from the Watsi program, which made my surgery possible. My recovery has been good, and I now hope for support to remove the metal plate, so that I can return to my normal daily activities."

Veronicah is a 31-year-old woman from Kenya. She is the fourth-born in a family of ten siblings. Veronicah is educated and has completed a course in water management, but she has never secured formal employment. As a result, she works as a casual employee at a local hotel, where she earns just enough to support herself. Six years ago, Veronicah began to experience troubling symptoms, including a swelling on her neck. She experiences dizziness, headaches, and low self-esteem because of the condition. She has sought treatment at many hospitals and brought numerous hospital visit cards documenting her previous consultations. Veronicah was referred to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where she was diagnosed with a right nodular goiter, the swelling of the thyroid gland. If left untreated, Veronicah's goiter will continue to grow, and she may develop serious complications, including thyrotoxicosis. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Veronicah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on July 20th. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising money. "This condition makes me feel bad since everyone sees the swelling and keeps looking at me. I am still young and wish to plan my life. I plead for sponsorship so that I can be treated and get back to my normal life," said Veronicah.

Samuel is a 19-year-old young man from Kenya. He is the firstborn in a family of three children, and is currently pursuing a plumbing course at a technical college, hoping to build a bright future. His mother is a housewife, while his father works as a casual laborer at construction sites. Samuel's training was unexpectedly interrupted a few days ago. He was walking to school with a friend when a motorcyclist lost control and knocked him down before fleeing the scene. Samuel sustained injuries to the right side of his body, particularly his right hand. He was assisted by his friend and family and was taken to Nazareth Hospital, where he received first aid. An X-ray revealed a closed fracture of the right fourth finger. After reviewing the results, the surgeon recommended surgery to repair the fractured finger. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On July 23rd, Samuel will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The treatment will prevent complications, such as permanent deformity and impaired function of the affected finger. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Samuel says: "I have trained for four months, out of six. I really hope to get help so that I can be well and may be rejoin college."

Joseph is a 57-year-old from Kenya. He lives with his wife and their four children. He and his wife earn a living through small businesses, including selling paint, which serves as source of income to support their family. About a month ago, Joseph was involved in an accident and was rushed to the hospital, where an X-ray revealed a broken right forearm. A cast was applied soon after. Upon further review by the surgeon, a fracture repair surgery was recommended. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Joseph receive treatment. On July 27th, he will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. Timely intervention will prevent a risk of complications, such as malunion, persistent pain, and infection. Now, Joseph needs help to fund this $1,048 procedure. He says: "I will be so grateful for the support, so that I can receive treatment, and regain my ability to support my family. May God bless you all."

Martha is 46 years old and a mother of four from Ethiopia. Martha and her family are refugees who have been granted asylum by the Government of Kenya. Martha’s husband recounts how he narrowly escaped death and walked long distances to reach the border. Although he holds a master’s degree, securing formal employment has been extremely difficult. Currently, he earns a living through small-scale hawking within the neighborhood, while Martha works informally as a cook at a roadside kiosk. Six years ago, Martha began to experience troubling symptoms, including a small swelling on her neck that gradually continued to grow. Initially, it was painless, but over time she began experiencing headaches, eye pain, and sensations such as a rapid heartbeat. She sought medical care at a hospital, where tests were conducted, but she was informed that the results were inconclusive. She was diagnosed with multinodular goiter. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Martha receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 24th. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising money. “We are refugees with no family members who can support us. We are praying for help so that I can undergo surgery, return to my normal life, and continue supporting my family,” said Martha.

Jiann is a charming baby from Kenya who just turned one year old. He has an older sibling, and his parents sell fruits at the roadside to provide for their family. Jiann has an umbilical hernia. Following his birth, his mother noticed his umbilicus was enlarged and slightly protruding. She was advised to monitor the area, as the concern might resolve on its own. However, by six months of age, there was no noticeable change, and the condition persisted. Now that Jiann has reached one year of age, his mother has been advised that hernia repair surgery is the best option for treatment. His family is requesting financial assistance in order to be able to afford the surgery. If left untreated, Jiann may develop complications, which could also interfere with his growth and development. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Jiann receive treatment. On March 2nd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. AMH is requesting $517 to fund Jiann's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Jiann's mother said, "I would like to see my son grow up in a normal way. This condition may complicate, and that is why I seek help to have him operated on."

Samuel is a 27-year-old father of two from Kenya. He previously worked as a casual laborer at a milk processing company and was very committed to providing for his family. In 2019, a neighbor asked Samuel for help picking mangoes. He accidentally fell and sustained a spinal injury that led to paralysis. Over time, he was able to move around using a wheelchair, but he could not go back to work. His wife is now the family’s breadwinner, taking on any casual jobs available. On the 24th of January, 2026, Samuel accidentally fell from the bed and landed on his left leg, resulting in a closed fracture. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On February 16th, Samuel will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will prevent complications such as nonunion of the bone, and his situation will become even more difficult, as he may remain permanently bedridden. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Samuel shared, "I have waited, but my family is not able to pay the fee for this surgery. I would really appreciate it if helped, so that I can be operated. This will relieve my pain, and at least I can be well enough to move around rather than be in bed throughout."