Ismael is a 64-year-old indigenous Guatemalan widower whose urinary system has been dysfunctional for several months due to prostatic hypertrophy.
Ismael visited a local health post, but they gave him a catheter despite the fact that what he really needed was surgery. They sent him home with no plans for a followup. Now, not only has Ismael not received the surgery he needs, but he has had a catheter for 3 months. He is experiencing considerable discomfort and is at risk for serious infection.
High-quality healthcare can be difficult to access in rural Guatemala, especially for indigenous, Kaqchikel-speaking people like Ismael.
For $1500, Watsi's Medical Partner in Guatemala, Wuqu' Kawok, can remove Ismael's catheter and provide him with the surgery he needs to get his urinary system working again. Let's help Ismael get treatment so he can return to living a healthy life.