Eliashibu from Tanzania raised $690 to treat his hydrocephalus.

Eliashibu
$690
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Eliashibu's treatment was fully funded on June 22, 2015.
  • Eliashibu's story
  • Eliashibu's update
June 19, 2015

Photo of Eliashibu post-operation

July 30, 2015

Eliashibu received treatment for hydrocephalus.

"Eliashibu’s surgery was a success. The shunt was inserted and it is working properly," reports his doctor at African Mission Healthcare Fou...

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Eliashibu's Timeline

  • June 19, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Eliashibu was submitted by Esupat Kimerei, Rehab Surgery Project Assistant Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • June 19, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Eliashibu received treatment. 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.

  • June 21, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Eliashibu's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 22, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Eliashibu's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 30, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Eliashibu. Read the update.

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