Anitah is a 15-year-old student from rural Uganda. She lives wither her widowed mother and two younger siblings. She enjoys mathematics and hopes to become a teacher. Anitah also enjoys playing netball with other girls, skipping rope, and socializing with her friends. At home, she enjoys weaving mats with her mother.
Anitah is pregnant with her first child. Because she is young, Anitah’s doctors consider her pregnancy to be high-risk. They recommend that she receive medical attention before, during, and after labor to ensure a safe delivery. On March 23, she will begin to receive supplements and attend antenatal checkups and health education classes. She will deliver her baby in the hospital, and she will undergo a C-section if necessary. After birth, Anitah and her baby will be monitored by the hospital staff.
Anitah has contributed $7 to her treatment costs. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting an additional $241 to fund her care. The requested $241 pays for antenatal visits, lab tests, medication, and three nights of hospital stay.
Anitah’s mother says she would like to thank all the donors for supporting her daughter’s safe delivery. She says, “I was fearful that I would not be able to pay for the help my daughter needs to have a healthy child. This is such a blessing.”