John is a 23-year-old husband and father. He is the firstborn in a family of five children, and he works as a conductor. He is the sole breadwinner for his family.
Two months ago, John was diagnosed with a reducible right inguinal hernia. He began experiencing abdominal pain, which gradually worsened over time. This month, he sought medical attention at our medical partner’s care center, Nazareth Hospital. After a clinical assessment and an ultrasound scan, the surgeon recommended surgery.
Without timely treatment, John’s condition is likely to worsen, causing increasing pain and placing him at risk of serious complications, including incarceration or strangulation of the hernia, which would require emergency surgery.
John is scheduled to receive surgery on July 13th, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting for $517 to fund his procedure and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently.
John shares, “My work involves walking to look for customers. This problem is affecting this work, so I hope I can get help so that I can be able to continue providing for my family.”
