Hann is a 53-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives in Kampot province with her husband and six children. Three of her children were recently married, and she has one grandson. When she is not working she spends her time cooking for the family and helping to take care of her grandchild.
Three months ago, Hann had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Hann experiences constant ear pain and pus discharge, as well as hearing loss. She has difficulty communicating with others, and the pain keeps her from being able to focus on daily tasks.
Hann traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On July 9th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Her husband shared, “I saw her get worse so quickly, she can no longer talk to us much. I hope that the doctor can help her ear get better soon.”