September 26, 2016
Kizito, a 73-year-old man, lives in a village in Central Malawi with his wife near their five children and 14 grandchildren. He supports his family through farming and miscellaneous household tasks.
For three years, Kizito has experienced symptoms including pain and difficulty urinating from an enlarged prostate. This condition is also called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and causes Kizito pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. His condition is benign and can be treated surgically, though he has been unable to access treatment until now.
Kizito is feeling ready to go into surgery and return home. Let’s help him access this important surgery and return to his family in good health.
Kizito, a 73-year-old man, lives in a village in Central Malawi with his wife near their five children and 14 grandchildren. He supports his...
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November 15, 2016
Kizito successfully received prostate surgery.
Kizito’s surgery was a success! He is recovering well and has been discharged to return home. After three years of living with symptoms that made it hard for Kizito to farm and support his family, he is eager and excited to continue working.
Kizito’s family says thanks to the doctors and nurses for the good work they are doing, and to Watsi and their donors for such generous funding.
Kizito's surgery was a success! He is recovering well and has been discharged to return home. After three years of living with symptoms that...
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