Bobreen is a beautiful 21-month-old girl, living with her parents in Uganda. Her father works as a vehicle mechanic, while her mother is a secondary school teacher. They rent two rooms for shelter for their family. During her free time, Bobreen enjoys playing with the other children in the neighborhood.
Two months ago, Bobreen began to experience troubling symptoms, including a severe cough. She was brought to Rugarama Hospital, and was given treatment for the cough. The cough persisted, even after Bobreen completed the medication. On August 31st, her parents decided to bring her to Rushoroza Hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was treated, but as the time for her to be discharged grew nearer, Bobreen developed a swollen stomach. A nasal gastric tube was inserted, and this helped to decompress her abdomen. She improved for a few days, and started to feed normally, but her stomach started swelling again. Subsequently, Bobreen was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction. Bobreen needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse, but her parents cannot afford it.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is here to help. Bobreen is scheduled to undergo a curative laparotomy surgery on September 12th at Rushoroza Hospital. This procedure will cost $284, and Bobreen and her family need your support.
Bobreen’s father says: “I pray that my daughter gets the necessary treatment so that she may be able to live a normal and better life. I pledge to educate her to the highest level possible, so that she can in turn be able to help others.”