Saika is a 17-month-old baby from Haiti. She is an interactive happy child. She lives with her 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Saika has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Saika’s parents have been worried about her increasing head circumference and the pressure this could be putting on her brain. Without treatment, Saika will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of surgery for Saika at Hospital Bernard Mevs that will treat her hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled to take place on February 27th. This critical treatment will drain the excess fluid from Saika’s brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Saika will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl.
Her parents are looking forward to her being able to be healthy enough to go to school when she is older.