Dalishon is a 65-year-old man from Malawi. He lives with his wife, and together they have six children and seven grandchildren. To make an income, Dalishon runs a small farm and manages a small-scale business crafting mats. In his spare time, he likes to sit and chat with his friends in the village.
Since January of this year, Dalishon has been experiencing pain related to an inguinal hernia, which means that part of his intestine has protruded through the abdominal muscles. If left untreated, the pain will worsen and the hernia may become strangulated, which will cut off blood flow to the affected tissue.
Dalishon is now scheduled to undergo an operation on April 6 to repair the hernia. Our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, is requesting $334 to cover the expenses of the surgery, which will include the price of surgical supplies, anesthesia, and other medicine.
After surgery, Dalishon is expected to make a full recovery. He is excited about having his operation so that he can return to running his business and tending his crops without any pain or discomfort.