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Caleb is a 3-year-old toddler from Kenya who needs $1,286 to treat his clubfoot.

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$304 raised, $982 to go

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Caleb's story

March 10, 2023

Caleb is a playful and talkative 3-year-old boy from Kenya. He is an only child, and his mother works as a casual laborer at a local hotel. Currently, due to his clubfoot, Caleb cannot stand without assistance. He can roll over, but cannot yet walk or crawl.

Caleb has clubfoot in both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This can cause difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.

Fortunately, Caleb traveled to visit our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, for treatment. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on March 14th. African Mission Healthcare Foundation is requesting $1,286 to fund Caleb’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand, walk and continue playing with other children.

“I am appealing to people of goodwill to help my son undergo surgery to gain strength and walk on his feet,” Caleb’s mother said.

Caleb is a playful and talkative 3-year-old boy from Kenya. He is an only child, and his mother works as a casual laborer at a local hotel. ...

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Caleb's case was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge at African Mission Healthcare.

Caleb's Timeline

March 10, 2023
PROFILE SUBMITTED
Caleb was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.
March 13, 2023
PROFILE PUBLISHED
Caleb's profile was published to start raising funds.
March 20, 2023
TREATMENT SCHEDULED
Caleb was scheduled to receive treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital in Kenya. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.
TODAY
AWAITING FUNDING
Caleb is currently raising funds for his treatment.
TBD
AWAITING UPDATE
Awaiting Caleb's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

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Treatment

Club Foot Correction

Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis
Procedure

On average, it costs $1,286 for Caleb's treatment

Hospital Fees

$273

Medical Staff

$313

Medication

$179

Supplies

$396

Labs

$37

Radiology

$27

Other

$61

Symptoms
Impact on patient's life
Cultural or regional significance

What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

The foot is turned inward, often severely, at the ankle, and the arch of the foot is very high. Patients experience discomfort, and the affected leg may be shorter and smaller than the other.

What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

These children have a difficult time walking and running. Years of trying to walk on a clubfoot will cause wounds and other skeletal problems, such as arthritis. Patients will have difficulty fitting in shoes and participating in normal play, school, and daily activities. Many Africans make their livings through manual labor, which can be difficult with an untreated clubfoot.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Incidence is 1/1,000 live births in Kenya. This is roughly similar to rates in Western countries, though many cases may be missed. There is no known reason for its occurrence in this region.

Process
Impact on patient's life
Risks and side-effects
Accessibility
Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Patients will undergo a series of small operations, casting, and manipulations during their course of treatment.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

The bones and joint will become aligned, and long-term disability will be prevented.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Clubfoot is very treatable. The surgery is minor and not risky.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Care is not easily accessible. AIC Cure International Hospital is one of the few pediatric orthopedic hospitals devoted to serving the physically disabled children of Kenya. Most parents bring their children from remote areas to seek treatment.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If not treated, the condition will persist and will result in disability.

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