Mahesh is an 11-year-old boy from Nepal. His parents are farmers and wage laborers. At school, Mahesh studies in Class 4, and loves his Nepali language class because he likes to listen to new stories. Outside of class, he likes to play football with his friends.
Mahesh currently has a local infection in his left forearm. According to our medical partner, Possible, “Mahesh developed a small boil on his left forearm which he pricked with a safety pin. But the lesion filled up with pus and grew larger in size and more tender. He hasn’t been able to move his arm. He can not sleep because of pain.”
For $215, Mahesh will receive a treatment of “incision and drainage with antibiotics.” He will be relieved from his pain and will have full mobility in his hands. He will also be able to go to school and play football again.