Meet Savannah, a 12-day-old infant from Kenya. Savannah was diagnosed at birth with spina bifida, a condition in which the formation of the spine is incomplete. This condition can lead to paralysis and infection and needs to be treated immediately.
Savannah was referred to our medical partner’s care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, where surgery was recommended. Savannah is the first born child and her parents are very worried about her health. They are unable to pay the full cost of the procedure. The surgery is scheduled for July 20 and will cost $1,097. With this procedure, the risk of continued health problems will be minimized, and Savannah will grow to be a healthy baby.
“I cried in despair when I learned that this condition had adverse effects. Being told that there were solutions made everything seem light. I really want this for my daughter,” says Savannah’s mother.