Rose is a 38-year-old woman from Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. She is a single mother of four school-aged children. She is the sole caregiver and breadwinner of her family. She owns a local shop in her village that sells basic necessities to her neighbors.
Earlier this month, Rose came to our medical partner’s care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, due to a nail puncture on her left knee sustained a month before. She had previously been prescribed oral antibiotics at a different medical facility, but subsequently developed skin necrosis, leading to the premature death of skin cells and its spread to the rest of her leg. Additionally, she had a history of blisters forming on the same leg from a previous motorcycle accident. Upon admission to the hospital, she exhibited symptoms such as an elevated heart rate, fever, and low iron levels in her blood. Medical interventions included a blood transfusion and intravenous antibiotics to address the infection. She has since undergone two surgeries to extensively remove the dead skin cells and is now scheduled for a gastro-flap and skin grafting procedure. Lacking medical insurance, she is seeking assistance to cover her medical expenses.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help and is requesting $1,089 to fund Rose’s surgery. On March 8th, she will undergo surgery and once completed, this procedure will allow her to live more comfortably.
Rose says, “I thank God for the good health He has given me all through. I didn’t know my leg would be in bad shape like I am today. Please help me so I can walk independently and continue my work when I fully recover.”