Meet Ko Thaw

Success! Ko Thaw from Burma raised $1,500 to fund mitral valve replacement surgery.

Photo of Ko Thaw post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Ko Thaw's treatment was fully funded on December 22, 2023.
  • Ko Thaw's story
  • Ko Thaw's update
May 14, 2023
October 4, 2023

Ko Thaw's surgery was a success! Before the surgery, Ko Thaw had difficulty breathing and would frequently experience pain on the left side ...

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Ko Thaw's Timeline

  • May 14, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ko Thaw was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund

  • May 14, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ko Thaw received treatment at Pun Hlaing Hospital in Burma. 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.

  • May 24, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ko Thaw's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 4, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ko Thaw's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • December 22, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ko Thaw's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 43 donors

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German is a 70-year-old father of seven from Malawi, who has spent most of his life doing whatever work he can find to keep his family going. Some days there is work, and some days there is not, but he has always tried to provide for his household with what little he earns. Two months ago, German started experiencing difficulty passing urine which has affected his comfort, sleep, and ability to work. Hopeful for assistance, he went to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where he was assessed and diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). He was given medication and advised to return for a follow up review. During his follow up clinic, doctors confirmed that medication alone would not be enough for treatment, and have recommended an open prostatectomy to restore normal urinary function. For German, hearing that surgery could help him was a relief. However, that relief was quickly overshadowed by the reality of the cost. With limited income from casual work and farming, the family has no realistic way of affording the surgery cost. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund German's procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Nkhoma Hospital on July 9th and, once completed, it will hopefully help him regain his health, return to his daily activities, and continue supporting his family. “I have worked all my life with my own hands, and I still want to be able to help my family. This illness has made even simple things difficult. I am praying that I can receive this surgery and live with comfort again,” German said.

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