Peter is a 13-year-old boy from the central region of Kenya. As the middle child of three siblings, he is an avid and energetic student. When he was 10, he began to notice that his left testis would routinely disappear at times. Within the past month, his left testis no longer descended and he developed pain in his inguinal region. Concerned, he was evaluated by a local surgeon that diagnosed Peter with cryptorchidism (undescended testicle).
If left untreated, Peter was warned that he may also develop inguinal hernia, testicular torsion, and future issues with fertility. Treatment for Peter is an orchidopexy procedure, which will resolve his symptoms. The cost of treatment is $495. However, Peter’s parents are unable to raise this amount. Peter’s father works as a casual laborer while his mother sells sukuma wiki (kales).
“Peter is very bright in school but this problem is affecting his studies. I hope Watsi will support us for a successful surgery so that he may have the opportunity of starting his own family,” says Peter’s mother.