Success! Kefas from Tanzania raised $566 to fund hernia repair so he can play with his brother again.

Kefas
$566
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$0
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Fully funded
Kefas's treatment was fully funded on August 5, 2021.
  • Kefas's story
  • Kefas's update
July 8, 2021

Photo of Kefas post-operation

August 11, 2021

Kefas underwent hernia repair and is excited to play with his brother again.

Kefas has had a successful surgery which healed his inguinal hernia that caused him pain for a long time. Because of this surgery, Kefas wil...

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Kefas's Timeline

  • July 8, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kefas was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • July 12, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kefas received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • July 14, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kefas's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 5, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kefas's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 11, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kefas's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 14 donors

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$95raised
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