Meet Tukahumura

Success! Tukahumura from Uganda raised $293 to fund a thyroidectomy.

Photo of Tukahumura post-operation
$293
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Tukahumura's treatment was fully funded on May 9, 2021.
  • Tukahumura's story
  • Tukahumura's update
April 5, 2021
May 24, 2021

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Tukahumura's Timeline

  • April 5, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Tukahumura was submitted by Edward Mugane, Senior Impact Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • April 7, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Tukahumura's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 8, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Tukahumura received treatment at Rushoroza 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.

  • May 9, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Tukahumura's treatment was fully funded.

  • May 24, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Tukahumura's treatment was successful. Read the update

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