Ahurira is a five-year-old child from Kenya. Ahurira’s father is a brick maker who works hard.
For the past eight months, Ahurira has been experiencing umbilical swelling and abdominal discomfort. When Ahurira’s mother heard about Watsi, she decided to come to our medical partner’s care center. If not treated, the swelling will continue and may result in hernia strangulation.
On September 5, Ahurira will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Ahurira’s procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including a two-night hospital stay, labs, medication, supplies, and physician time. After the surgery, Ahurira’s mother hopes to “regain peace of mind and continue caring for [her] children.”