Elirehema is a 31-year-old man who lives in Tanzania. He was the second of five children born to his widowed mother, and he works as a laborer to help support the family.
Elirehema says, “if I was not in constant pain and could use both of my legs, I’d work hard and open a mini supermarket”. Unfortunately, Elirehema has a condition called chronic osteomyelitits, which leaves him with stiff, swollen, and painful knees.
He needs a surgery, which will reduce local infection and inflammation in his legs, and grant him easy mobility. The cost of this treatment is too high for Elirehema and his family to bear. Together, we can help Elirehema gain access to this treatment so that he can work without pain and provide for his family.
Elirehema is a 31-year-old man who lives in Tanzania. He was the second of five children born to his widowed mother, and he works as a labor...
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Elirehema received surgery to reduce infection and inflammation in his legs.
Elirehema is using crutches while his wound heals and will soon be able to start walking normally. Thanks to your support, Elirehema will once again be mobile and living an active life!
Although he is still in a little pain, Elirehema is happy because he feels much better than before. “Thank you so much!” he told our medical partner in Tanzania. “I’m determined to change my life by going back to school.”
Elirehema is using crutches while his wound heals and will soon be able to start walking normally. Thanks to your support, Elirehema will on...
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