Success! Neema from Tanzania raised $1,200 to treat spina bifida.

Neema
$1,200
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Neema's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2016.
  • Neema's story
  • Neema's update
January 4, 2016

Photo of Neema post-operation

February 9, 2016

Neema received successful treatment for spina bifida.

Neema had closed myelomeningocele which was excised and successfully closed. Neema is doing well; the wound on her back is almost healed. Sh...

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Neema's Timeline

  • January 4, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Neema was submitted by Esupat Kimerei, Rehab Surgery Project Assistant Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 4, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Neema received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • January 4, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Neema's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 8, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Neema's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 9, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Neema's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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