Emanuel is a four-month-old baby boy who is very active. He is the youngest of four children. Emanuel’s parents are both simple farmers, cultivating food and cash crops such as maize, groundnuts, and millet. The family lives in a small house in central Tanzania.
When Emanuel was around four months old, his mother noticed that his head was growing at an abnormal rate. Alarmed, she took Emanuel to a nearby hospital, where a doctor diagnosed him with acquired hydrocephalus, or fluid in his brain that was not draining properly. Doctors recommended treatment as soon as possible.
On April 24, Emanuel will receive treatment for his condition, which will include surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $728 to cover Emanuel’s medical care. While his parents’ income goes towards the needs of their children and grandparents, the family was able to set aside $49 for Emanuel’s treatment.
Emanuel’s mother looks forward to her son’s life after treatment, saying, “When Emanuel gets treated, he will attend school when he grows up and become a nurse or a teacher.”