Meet David, a 5-month-old baby boy from Kenya. He lives in a single-rental room with his family in Kenya. His father works in a small market, and his mother is a housewife. Their daily income ranges from $6-$9.
David was born with undescended testis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), explains: “In baby boys, it is expected that the testis will descend into the scrotal sack within a few days after birth. This, however, was not the case for baby David.”
“David’s parents had hoped that with time, their son’s condition would correct itself,” AMHF continues. “But on seeing months pass, they decided to seek medical assistance. They are not able to raise the monies needed for their son’s treatment.”
David needs a double orchidopexy to move his undescended testicles to his scrotum. The surgery will cost $570.
“If the surgery is not done soon, David is likely to develop testicular cancer or inguinal hernia. He is also likely to suffer infertility,” AMHF tells us.
David’s mother looks forward to her son receiving the care he needs.
“Thank you Watsi for supporting our son,” she shares.