Zawadi is a three-year-old and the first-born child of her mother who has two children. Both parents are small-scale farmers with very little income. Zawadi’s father wishes her daughter to be treated so that she can walk and run as she grows just like other children.
Zawadi was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus, where her legs bow outward. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, she has difficulty walking.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Zawadi. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 13th. Treatment will hopefully restore Zawadi’s mobility, allow her to participate in more of the activities she wants to try, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications.
Zawadi’s father says: “I wish to see my daughter walking normally like other children.”