Clinton is a ten-year-old boy from Uganda who attends the local school. Both of his parents are subsistence farmers, growing food only for their family’s consumption. For income, they do farm labor throughout the community. Clinton loves to play soccer, run around the community with other children, and fetch firewood.
Unfortunately, Clinton has severe malaria. He was taken to a local clinic, but he did not receive adequate treatment. Instead, his situation grew worse. Clinton’s parents decided to bring him to our medical partner’s care center, Bwindi Community Hospital. On November 29, he will begin malaria treatment.
Doctors will monitor Clinton’s progress to ensure that his health improves quickly. $120 in funds will cover his necessary medications, treatment, and hospital stay. Clinton’s parents are co-paying $4.
Clinton’s father hopes to send his son to school. “I thank the donors for my son’s treatment,” he says. “It is hard to afford and receive health services in our community. I had to carry him on my back for about four hours to reach Bwindi Community Hospital. May God bless you abundantly.”