Stephen is a boda boda motorcycle driver who was involved in an accident and sustained a left tibial plateau fracture. He lays on his hospital bed in pain and unable to move. He was wheeled into the emergency room in a wheelchair. He needs an urgent tibia plateau ORIF surgery to help with the fracture and be able to walk again. If not treated, he risks getting infections and will be unable to use his leg well.
Two days ago in the evening, the 40-year-old was riding a motorcycle and lost control after he struck a bump and he fell off sustaining an injury to his left lower limb. It had rained and the area was slippery. He was rushed to Naivasha Hospital for emergency services. He was later referred to Watsi’s Medical Partner Care Cetner Kijabe Hospital for further orthopaedic services. He was immediately admitted, and after review, doctors recommended and ORIF fracture repair procedure.
Stephen is a father of two children ages 8 and 4 years. His daily income from his work is an average of 350 Ksh a day. The owner takes Kes 250 and he is left with Kes 150 (less than US$2 each day). He is the breadwinner of the family. His wife used to have a small salon but it was closed down due to a lack of customers and increased rent that remained unpaid.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On December 18th, Stephen will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. He will be able to move with ease and return to work. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure.
Stephen says, “My businesses went down and I am already servicing a huge bill … I am unable to pay for the surgery and I need help.”
