Neema from Uganda raised $249 to fund hernia repair surgery.

Neema
$249
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Neema's treatment was fully funded on February 2, 2019.
  • Neema's story
  • Neema's update
December 17, 2018

Photo of Neema post-operation

January 7, 2019

Neema underwent hernia repair surgery.

Neema’s hydrocecele repair was a success. He is no longer at risk of feeling discomfort and pain. After recovery he will resume working in h...

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Neema's Timeline

  • December 17, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Neema was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • December 17, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Neema's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 19, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Neema received treatment at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • January 7, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Neema. Read the update.

  • February 2, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Neema's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 8 donors

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$95raised
$562to go