December 24, 2014
“Getu was shot in both knees during a car robbery,” our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, writes. “The driver of the car was killed. He was transported to the hospital by a group of good samaritans who saw him crying beside the road and took up a collection for hospital transport.”
Getu, a 27-year-old man from Ethiopia, has now been treated for his gunshot wounds, but his left knee is infected. Doctors have diagnosed him with osteomyelitis, a bone infection that could require the amputation of his leg if it spreads.
Getu urgently needs surgery to remove the dead and infected bone, save his leg, and restore his mobility. Until then, he is unable to walk.
“I want to get an education so that I can work in an office someday,” he tells his doctors.
For $535, we can cover the cost of the surgery Getu needs to walk again and help him move forward with his life!
“Getu was shot in both knees during a car robbery," our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, writes. "The driver of the c...
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March 9, 2015
Getu received an operation to remove infected bone tissue.
After surgery, Getu told us, “I am so thankful for receiving treatment! At first I had pain, but now I do not have pain and I am excited that I will be able to walk again! I want to get well so that I can begin working and caring for myself. I want to say thank you for all the help I am receiving from Watsi friends.”
“Getu successfully underwent surgery,” say doctors at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “He is recovering well and we expect a full recovery. Getu will be able to walk again!”
After surgery, Getu told us, “I am so thankful for receiving treatment! At first I had pain, but now I do not have pain and I am excited tha...
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