Success! Kikafunda from Uganda raised $230 to fund hernia repair.

Kikafunda
$230
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$0
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Fully funded
Kikafunda's treatment was fully funded on January 10, 2021.
  • Kikafunda's story
  • Kikafunda's update
September 7, 2020

Photo of Kikafunda post-operation

December 20, 2020

Kikafunda underwent hernia repair.

Kikafunda had a successful herniorrhaphy treatment for his left inguinal hernia. He now has the ability to walk well, has no pain as of now,...

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Kikafunda's Timeline

  • September 7, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kikafunda was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • September 8, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kikafunda's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 9, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kikafunda received treatment at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale in Uganda. 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.

  • December 20, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kikafunda's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • January 10, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kikafunda's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 4 donors

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$375raised
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