Wiliam is from Chapata Village in Malawi. He is the last born in a family of two children, where his parents work as cleaners at a nearby lodge to support the family.
At two months of age, Wiliam’s mother noticed that a swelling causing him to cry. She took him to a nearby health clinic where she was advised to take him to Kamuzu Central Hospital. Wiliam was scheduled a couple of times to see a surgeon at the hospital, but he never got a chance due to overbooking in the surgeon’s schedule. Wiliam’s mother decided to visit Nkhoma Hospital and hoped he could get treatment there.
Wiliam was diagnosed with bilateral inguinal hernia, and the doctor broke news to his mother that he needs to undergo bilateral hernia repair surgery. Due to lack of funds, Wiliam was referred to our medical partner African Mission Healthcare, and his mother pledged to pay the little she can afford to help as much as possible. Their family is raising $421 to fund his surgery which is schedule for May 3rd. Treatment will free Wiliam of this condition and eliminate the risk of worrying complications.
Wiliam’s mother shared, “I am happy that my son will soon receive treatment and be free from this condition.”