This is Kevin, a two-month-old baby from Uganda. His parents are farmers who grow sweet potatoes, beans, and millet to support their family. Kevin has three older siblings, two of whom are in school right now.
“He was born here at the hospital weighing 2.5 kilograms,” our medical partner, the Kellermann Foundation (KF), tells us about Kevin. “However, when he was three weeks he started to lose weight for an unknown reason.”
At two months, baby Kevin is breastfeeding but remains unable to gain weight. “It could be because the mother is not producing enough milk or because there are underlying health issues that keep him from a stable weight,” KF writes.
Clinicians have recommended that Kevin be treated for malnutrition. Supplemental milk and breast milk will help ensure that he experiences normal physical and mental development. Kevin’s parents will be able to cover a small co-pay for Kevin’s care, but with $375, we can help Kevin continue to grow.