July 20, 2015
“About six months ago, Kidist spontaneously developed a sore on her right leg,” shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “After several weeks, the family took her to a health centre and she was given an injection.”
The injection, however, was unsuccessful; leaving Kidsit with a serious bone infection that will not heal on its own.
Kidist, a 1-year-old baby girl from Ethiopia, lives with her mother, grandparents, and younger brother on a small plot of land. “The family has only one cow and a small garden,” shares AMHF. “Since her mother has not been able to get an education, she is unable to work outside the home.”
With $535, Kidist will receive a sequestrectomy—a surgery to remove the dead, infected bone from her leg. Funding will also provide for a week of post-surgical hospitalization and physical therapy. Following treatment, Kidist’s leg will be free of infection, allowing her to grow without pain.
“About six months ago, Kidist spontaneously developed a sore on her right leg," shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Found...
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August 22, 2015
Kidist received surgery to treat an infected leg.
According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, “Kidist successfully underwent surgery to remove the dead bone in her leg. The doctors are hopeful for a full recovery, as Kidist will regain the normal function of her leg. Kidist will have a chance to grow up normally and healthy.”
“Kidist is so happy and active now and she is not having any pain,” her mother shares. “I am so blessed by the generous people who have had compassion on my child and have given us so much. Please bless them for us and tell them that I ask God to bless them every day.”
According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, "Kidist successfully underwent surgery to remove the dead bone in h...
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