Melvin was born just nine months ago, and is his caring mother’s first child. After observing signs that he is malnourished and developmentally delayed, Melvin’s mother brought him to a clinic for treatment.
Doctors suspect hypothyroidism, which can result in permanent brain damage if not treated. Melvin’s family is very poor and does not have access to pediatric care.
For $250, we can fund lab studies and nutritional rehabilitation to help Melvin overcome his current nutritional deficits, resume development and grow up to be a healthy young man!
Melvin was born just nine months ago, and is his caring mother’s first child. After observing signs that he is malnourished and developmenta...
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Melvin received nutritional rehabilitation to help him overcome nutritional deficits.
After lab studies were undertaken, Melvin was treated for parasites. The staff at Wuqu’ Kawoq, our medical partner, worked intensively with Melvin’s family on nutrition in the home to make sure he continues gaining weight and his developmental milestones improve.
Melvin’s family are grateful for your support. They are excited to see their child continue growing and developing healthily.
After lab studies were undertaken, Melvin was treated for parasites. The staff at Wuqu' Kawoq, our medical partner, worked intensively with ...
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