Meet Siombo

Success! Siombo from Tanzania raised $940 for surgery to correct his gait.

Photo of Siombo post-operation
$940
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Siombo's treatment was fully funded on July 20, 2016.
  • Siombo's story
  • Siombo's update
June 23, 2016
November 1, 2016

Siombo is doing great and his surgery was a success! After a bit of recovery, he is now undergoing rehabilitation at The Plaster House. As h...

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Siombo's Timeline

  • June 23, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Siombo was submitted by Esupat Kimerei, Rehab Surgery Project Assistant Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • July 19, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Siombo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 20, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Siombo's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 23, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Siombo received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • November 1, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Siombo's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 5 donors

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Srey is a 56-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. She is married and lives in Kampot Province with her husband, who also works as a construction worker. They have four children, three of whom are already married. In her free time, she enjoys growing vegetables around her home. On May 29, 2026, Srey was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture of her right ankle. She initially received traditional Khmer medicine for approximately three months. However, her condition did not improve, and follow-up X-rays at a private clinic confirmed that the fracture had not healed properly. Her right ankle is deformed and painful, and she experiences numbness over the top of her foot. She currently relies on a walking frame to move around, making it difficult for her to walk normally, perform daily activities, and continue working as a construction worker. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 10th, Srey will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help improve the alignment and stability of her right ankle. Hopefully, it will reduce her pain and numbness, improve her ability to walk, and allow her to return to her daily activities and work more comfortably. She can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more for her procedure and care. Srey said, “I hope the treatment will help my ankle heal properly, reduce my pain, and allow me to walk more comfortably again. I want to return to my work and daily activities so I can continue supporting my family.”

$415raised
$135to go