Angel is a child from Uganda. She has been having abdominal pain, fever, and headache, and has had difficulty playing with her siblings for the last six months. Angel’s doctor diagnosed her with an umbilical hernia and recommended hernia repair to relieve her pain. A hernia is formed when a weakness in the muscle allows some underlying tissue to bulge through. The tissue can then get trapped, causing complications.
Before her symptoms intensified, Angel enjoyed singing, running, and playing with her classmates. She also enjoyed learning letters, but now has trouble because of the pain. On days when she feels better, she enjoys helping her mother peel bananas and wash clothes. Her father is a farmer, and enjoys taking photos in the village.
Angel’s father says, “I send greeting and thanks to donors for supporting my daughter’s treatment.”
Watsi is requesting $229 to help fund Angel’s hernia repair, scheduled for August 5.