Mary is a baby from Kenya. She lives with her four elder siblings and parents in a one–roomed house in the Nyanza region. Her father is a motorbike taxi driver, while her mother stays at home to look after their children.
Mary has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Mary has been experiencing irritability and an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Mary will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover the cost of surgery for Mary that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 13 and will drain the excess fluid from Mary’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Mary will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl.
“It is difficult to come to terms with our baby’s condition but we believe God is in total control,” says Mary’s mother.