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Success! Ubah from Ethiopia raised $1,500 to fund corrective surgery.

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Ubah's treatment was fully funded on May 25, 2019.

Ubah's story
Ubah's update

Photo of Ubah post-operation

January 16, 2020

Ubah underwent anorectal corrective surgery.

Our medical partner just shared that Ubah successfully completed her multi-stage treatment. Ubah received successful PSARP on the 7th of May followed by a successful colostomy closure on the 24th of Decemebr. Her colostomy is closed and she is now making stool in a normal way. This can help her lead a normal and better quality life.

Ubah’s guardian said, “She is very well now. She eats well and she is passing stool normally. She is transformed from a disabled person to a well-abled person and I am happy for her. We believe she will go to school and achieve big things in her life.”

Our medical partner just shared that Ubah successfully completed her multi-stage treatment. Ubah received successful PSARP on the 7th of May...

May 6, 2019

Ubah is a girl from Ethiopia. She was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. She needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction.

Ubah is scheduled to undergo surgery to correct her condition on May 7. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Ubah’s procedure and care.

After her recovery, Ubah will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future.

Her aunt says, “I am her aunt and I am hosting her and her mom after they displaced and moved from Somalia. I am separated from my husband and I am running a small tea café in my neighborhood. That’s how we are trying to support our self. I am also a refugee. For this reasons I can’t afford her medical bill.”

Ubah is a girl from Ethiopia. She was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial inte...

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Ubah's case was submitted by Robert Kariuki at African Mission Healthcare in Ethiopia.

Ubah's Timeline

May 6, 2019
PROFILE SUBMITTED
Ubah was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare, our medical partner in Ethiopia.
May 07, 2019
PROFILE PUBLISHED
Ubah's profile was published to start raising funds.
May 25, 2019
FULLY FUNDED
Ubah's treatment was fully funded.
December 24, 2019
TREATMENT OCCURRED
Ubah received treatment at BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). 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 16, 2020
TREATMENT UPDATE
Ubah's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Funded by 25 donors

Funded by 25 donors

Treatment

Anorectal Malformation

Cost Breakdown

On average, it costs $1,563 for Ubah's treatment

Subsidies fund $63 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500

Hospital Fees

$1,427

Medical Staff

Medication

$42

Supplies

Labs

$94

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