Success! Alex from Uganda raised $230 to fund reparative surgery so he can return to work.

Alex
$230
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Fully funded
Alex's treatment was fully funded on January 7, 2022.
  • Alex's story
  • Alex's update
December 29, 2021

Photo of Alex post-operation

February 21, 2022

Alex underwent reparative surgery so he can return to work.

Alex had successful surgery to correct his hernia that had been making life much harder for him. He was able to walk well after surgery and ...

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Alex's Timeline

  • December 29, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • January 4, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Alex's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 7, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Alex's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 25, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Alex received treatment at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale 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.

  • February 21, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Alex's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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