Tetu is a 22-year-old man from Tanzania. He is the second child in his family of eight children. Tetu has never been to school and keeps livestock for his father.
Tetu’s legs started to bend inward when he was 13 years old, and he began experiencing pain and difficulty walking. Tetu has been diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus, a condition where his legs are bent, making it hard and painful for him to walk. He has been using traditional treatments to relieve pain, but they have not been helping. If not treated properly, Tetu will continue to experience pain and difficulty walking, and he will not be able to carry out his day-to-day duties.
Tetu hopes to own his own livestock and get married soon, but he worries about his future if he does not receive the treatment he needs. He says, “I cannot wait to get treatment so that I can start my own family, thank you for accepting to treat me.”
On September 8, Tetu will undergo treatment for his leg condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, requests $838 for his medical care.