Danika is a 24-year-old nurse from Cambodia. Danika has been married for five years and has one son. She lives with her husband in Phnom Penh near both of their work sites. Danika enjoys preparing food for her son and spending time with her family.
In 2018, Danika had a severe ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Danika experiences pain, discharge, and hearing loss. It is difficult for her to communicate clearly with others because of the hearing loss.
Danika traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On October 2nd, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Danika said, “I hope my hearing will improve after surgery.”