Nobert is a one-month-old baby. His parents work in agriculture. They noticed that their newborn child’s feet are twisted inward and downward. This worried the parents, for they have never come across a child born with such a disability. Nobert’s parents shared that they spent a whole week in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. As they were about to go to a small local hospital nearby, they met with a friendly neighbour who helped to educate them on the problem and informed them of a health centre that can provide the proper treatment to their newborn child.
Nobert has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Fortunately, Nobert’s family traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on December 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $935 to fund Nobert’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and wear shoes when he grows up.
Nobert’s mother says, “I was worried that my son will grow up with his feet in this condition, but now I hope his feet will be normal after treatment.”