April 22, 2017
Shakira is a four-month-old baby girl from Uganda. She lives with her parents, Sharon and Justus. She is the second child to her parents. To support their family, Shakira’s parents grow beans, cassava, potatoes, groundnuts, and maize for consumption and work in the community for income.
Shakira was recently diagnosed with pneumonia. Beginning on April 22, Shakira will be treated at Bwindi Community Hospital, our medical partner’s care center. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is asking for $106 to cover the cost of her medication and treatment. Her family has contributed $5 to her overall care.
Shakira’s parents are very grateful for all of the Watsi donors’ support!
Shakira is a four-month-old baby girl from Uganda. She lives with her parents, Sharon and Justus. She is the second child to her parents. To...
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July 21, 2017
Shakira underwent pneumonia treatment.
Shakira is home with her family now. She received antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen to treat her pneumonia and is breathing and eating well and feeling much better. The rainy season in southwestern Uganda often sees a spike in pediatric pneumonia admissions, but Shakira’s mother, Sharon, has been counseled on how to prevent a recurrence.
Shakira is home with her family now. She received antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen to treat her pneumonia and is breathing and eating well an...
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