Ma Thu from Burma raised $1,500 to help her get healthy enough to to go school.

Ma Thu
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Ma Thu's treatment was fully funded on June 1, 2014.
  • Ma Thu's story
  • Ma Thu's update
May 21, 2014

Photo of Ma Thu post-operation

February 12, 2015

Ma Thu received surgery to remove the cyst under her teeth that developed as a result of a car accident.

Her operation was a success! "Ma Thu said the biggest difference since receiving surgery is she is able to keep down food and has more en...

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Ma Thu's Timeline

  • May 21, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ma Thu was submitted by Kathryn Delahunty at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • May 26, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ma Thu's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 1, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ma Thu's treatment was fully funded.

  • June 11, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ma Thu received treatment. 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.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Ma Thu. Read the update.

Funded by 17 donors

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76-year-old Moyenda hails from a village in Lilongwe District. He has 12 children of whom 3 are in school and the rest are married in their respective homes. Moyenda had to leave primary school when he was young, therefore he could not secure a good job and support his family. He depends on farming where he grows maize for consumption and sweet potatoes for commercial purposes. For one year, Moyenda has been experiencing a painful swelling in a sensitive area. The swelling disappears after a while, and it is accompanied by abdominal pain and vomiting. He has been visiting different health centers where he was given drugs to no avail until he was advised to visit Nkhoma Hospital for further assessment. Moyenda was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia, and he was scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery. However, he cannot afford the cost although he wishes to undergo surgery. This condition has had a negative impact on Moyenda’s life as he feels abdominal pain when the swelling appears, and he cannot do his farming activities. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to strangulation which can be life-threatening. Treatment will relieve him of the pain and he will be able to focus on his farm without any hindrances from the condition. Moyenda is scheduled for hernia repair surgery February 13th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $500 to fund surgery, medications, and medical care. Moyenda says, “I would love to be free of this condition for good.”

$20raised
$480to go