Success! Ryan from Kenya raised $720 to fund a procedure to treat hydrocephalus so he can grow in good health.

Ryan
$720
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Fully funded
Ryan's treatment was fully funded on October 31, 2022.
  • Ryan's story
  • Ryan's update
August 3, 2022

Photo of Ryan post-operation

November 11, 2022

Ryan underwent a procedure to treat excess brain fluid so he can grow in good health.

Ryan’s surgery was done successfully with no complications arising during and after surgery. Doctors placed a shunt that will help drain the...

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Ryan's Timeline

  • August 3, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ryan was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • August 3, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ryan's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 4, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ryan received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) in Kenya. 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.

  • October 31, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ryan's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 11, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ryan's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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76-year-old Moyenda hails from a village in Lilongwe District. He has 12 children of whom 3 are in school and the rest are married in their respective homes. Moyenda had to leave primary school when he was young, therefore he could not secure a good job and support his family. He depends on farming where he grows maize for consumption and sweet potatoes for commercial purposes. For one year, Moyenda has been experiencing a painful swelling in a sensitive area. The swelling disappears after a while, and it is accompanied by abdominal pain and vomiting. He has been visiting different health centers where he was given drugs to no avail until he was advised to visit Nkhoma Hospital for further assessment. Moyenda was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia, and he was scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery. However, he cannot afford the cost although he wishes to undergo surgery. This condition has had a negative impact on Moyenda’s life as he feels abdominal pain when the swelling appears, and he cannot do his farming activities. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to strangulation which can be life-threatening. Treatment will relieve him of the pain and he will be able to focus on his farm without any hindrances from the condition. Moyenda is scheduled for hernia repair surgery February 13th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $500 to fund surgery, medications, and medical care. Moyenda says, “I would love to be free of this condition for good.”

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