African Mission Healthcare

Kenya

Nazareth Hospital

Patients at Nazareth Hospital

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."

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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.

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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."

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Serah is a jovial lady from Kenya. When you see Serah laughing or talking, you might think she is youthful. However, Serah is 84 years old according to her ID card, although she says she is actually older than that. Serah’s father advised her to remain at her parents’ home, and that is where she continued living, as she had separated from her husband years ago. As she grew older, one of her brother’s sons took her in so she could live with his family. Sometime in the middle of last month, during the ongoing rains and wet conditions, Serah slipped and fell, injuring her left hand. She was taken to the hospital, where an X-ray revealed that she had sustained a closed fracture of the radius and ulna. A surgery was performed. However, a follow-up control X-ray later showed that the screws were becoming displaced, and Serah now requires a repeat surgery. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 9th, Serah will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will help alleviate the pain and prevent a deformity. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund Serah's procedure. "I live a life of disturbing my siblings' children. I hope I can get someone to help me so that I can be operated on and be able to remain independent," said Serah.

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Wendy is a 13-month-old girl living with her grandmother in Kenya. She was born at home and is currently under her grandmother’s care, as Wendy’s mother is hospitalized due to mental illness. The grandmother is responsible for caring for Wendy, her other children, and her sick daughter. She is unemployed and relies on farm produce for her family's survival. About three weeks ago, Wendy’s grandmother noticed a swelling around her belly button and observed that Wendy was crying excessively at night, which prompted her to take Wendy to hospital for medical evaluation. She has been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, a tissue bulge that occurs near the belly button due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. If left untreated, Wendy may develop complications such as severe pain, strangulation, or bowel obstruction. Fortunately, on May 11th, Wendy will undergo hernia repair surgery at Nazareth Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $517 to fund Wendy's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live healthier and more comfortably. Wendy's grandmother says: "I am so worried about my granddaughter's health. I will be so happy and grateful to receive support, so that Wendy can be well, and I will be able to work and take care of my family."

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Ruth is a 56-year-old woman from Kenya. She is married and a mother of three children, two of whom are still in school. Ruth runs a small green grocery business near her home, while her husband works as a motorcycle rider. The little income they earn helps sustain their basic needs. Ruth had lived a healthy life until about three months ago when she started to experience gynecological symptoms including severe lower back pain, lower abdominal pain and bleeding. During the December holidays, she was unable to socialize because of the symptoms, which made it difficult for her to engage with family and friends. Ruth has visited several health facilities in her area, but the problem persisted. This prompted her to seek care from a gynecologist from our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, who diagnosed her with post-menopausal bleeding. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $657 to fund Ruth's surgery. On January 21st, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Ruth will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. "I really want to get back to my normal life and be able to take care of my family. I request for your assistance," said Ruth.

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Simon is a 69-year-old jovial man from Western Kenya, but currently living in the central region of Kenya. Simon and his wife are separated, and he takes care of their only child, a daughter who is now 17 years old and recently completed secondary school. Simon earns a small income through casual work such as cleaning and weeding flower gardens at a neighbor’s home, which helps him support himself and his daughter. He says that his parents died when he was very young, and as a result, he never received a formal education. Three months ago, Simon began experiencing pain and intermittent swelling on the right side of his inguinal region. Due to lack of finances, he was unable to seek medical care until the pain became unbearable, prompting him to visit the outpatient surgical clinic at Nazareth Hospital. He was referred to undergo an ultrasound that revealed an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue bulges through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall into the groin. Simon needs surgery to treat the condition, but he's unable to raise the required funds. If left untreated, he will continue to experience pain and may develop complications such as strangulation. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Simon receive treatment. On January 20th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Now, Simon needs help to fund this $517 procedure. "I have no one to turn to; my daughter fully depends on me. I hope to get help so that I can undergo this surgery. I am looking forward to being treated and back to my job, so that I can help my girl, maybe even take her to college," said Simon.

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Hannah is a 36-year-old single woman from Kenya and the youngest in a family of six children. She is not employed, mainly because she's the primary caregiver of her elderly parents. She also tends to their small farm. About eight months ago, Hannah noticed a swelling on her neck. Her sister had previously undergone a thyroidectomy, and was particularly observant. Hannah decided to visit a local hospital, where a surgery was advised, but she was unable to afford it. Recently, Hannah noticed that the swelling had continued to increase, prompting her to seek care at Nazareth Hospital. She was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hannah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 20th where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising the funds. "Being the lastborn and the only one at home, my old parents depend much on my care. I seek for your support, so that I can be well to continue serving them," said Hannah.

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Ben is an 11-year-old boy from Ndenderu in Kiambu County. He is the middle child amongst his two siblings. He is in class six and performs well in school. His mother washes clothes for neighbours, while his father does casual welding work. Ben has been feeling good lately, but his mother noted he was a bit reserved, as if something was bothering him. When asked, Ben told his mother that he could not feel one of his testicles. Since Ben's brother, Finley, was assisted by SAFE in 2024, his parents decided to bring him to Nazareth for further evaluation. He underwent an ultrasound that confirmed the undescended right testis. The surgeon advised surgery, but the family is unable to meet the cost and needs help. If not treated, the condition may create low self-esteem in Ben when he compares himself with other boys, affecting his education and friendships. At Nazareth, Ben was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remain undescended. If left untreated, Ben has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Ben will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 16th. AMH is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of Ben's procedure and care. His parents are hopeful that the SAFE program will be as impactful for Ben as it was for Finley. "I appreciate those who supported my other son, Finley. I am also confident that someone will be touched to help Ben so that he can be well to continue with his education and normal life," said Ben's mother.

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Joy is a nine-month-old girl from Kenya who lives with her family not too far from our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital. Joy was born with an umbilical hernia, a bulge near the belly button. Initially, it was a small swelling and her mother was advised to wait and see if it would heal on its own. However, the swelling has continued to increase in size, and is now affecting Joy’s feeding. According to her mother, when Joy cries or coughs, the swelling produces a sound. Coincidentally, Joy's mother has previously received treatment for a hernia, which had developed soon after she gave birth to Joy. Doctors have advised that Joy needs to undergo hernia repair surgery. If left untreated, Joy will continue experiencing feeding difficulties, which may affect her growth and development, and she may also develop further symptoms including pain. Fortunately, on January 20th, Joy will undergo hernia repair surgery at Nazareth Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $517 to fund Joy's surgery. Once completed, this procedure should allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Joy's mother says: "First, I appreciate the support you gave me during my treatment, and I got well. My baby has the same issue, and I hope to get help so that she can be operated on and grow up like other children."

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Geoffrey is a 21-year-old young man from Kenya, who comes from a family of four children. Geoffrey studied up to Form 2, but was unable to continue with his education due to financial constraints. He has been doing casual labor at construction sites to support himself and his parents. His mother is a home maker, while his father also works as a casual laborer at construction sites. Geoffrey sustained an accident when he slipped and fell from a lorry during work, resulting in an open fracture of the right leg. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where first aid treatment was administered. Thereafter, the family hired a tuk-tuk and brought him to our medical partner's care center, where he was admitted to the surgical ward for further management. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On May 14th, Geoffrey will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will minimize the risk of complications such as infection, severe pain, and deformities. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Geoffrey said, "I will be very happy when I receive treatment for my condition. I am still young and would like to recover so that I can return to work and support my parents financially."

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Ann is a 57-year-old woman from Kenya and a mother of five. Her husband abandoned the family, leaving her solely responsible for raising her children. Fortunately, she has supportive relatives who offered her shelter and employ her as a casual caregiver for their elderly parents. About two years ago, Ann began experiencing frequent dizziness and noticed a growing swelling on her neck. She was diagnosed with a goiter — an enlargement of the thyroid gland. If left untreated, it may continue to grow and lead to serious complications, including difficulty breathing and swallowing. Fortunately, on May 18th, Ann will undergo a thyroidectomy with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. She is raising $633 to fund the surgery, which will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. "This problem has had a lot of effect on my life. I plead for help so that I can be treated and regain my live, and be there for my children," said Ann.

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