Success! Fahim from Tanzania raised $940 for surgery to help him walk comfortably.

Fahim
$940
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$0
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Fully funded
Fahim's treatment was fully funded on October 17, 2016.
  • Fahim's story
  • Fahim's update
September 1, 2016

Photo of Fahim post-operation

November 1, 2016

Fahim successfully received surgery to help him walk comfortably.

Fahim's mother noticed his legs were unusually bowed outwards when he was still a baby, but she thought he would outgrow the condition. Unfo...

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Fahim's Timeline

  • September 1, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 2, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Fahim received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • September 13, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Fahim's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 17, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Fahim's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 1, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Fahim's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Hassan is an only child whose parents separated before he was born. Prior to his birth, Hassan's mother worked alongside his grandmother, doing farm work to earn income. After Hassan was born, his mother had to stop working so she could take care of him. Hassan was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth, a condition that occurs when a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop or close properly while in the womb. Hassan had a swelling on his back that was open and leaking. He was admitted in hospital for a few days while his mother was taught how to dress the wound. An MRI and a CT scan were done and he was scheduled for surgery weeks later. While home, his mother continued with the wound dressings as instructed until the leaking stopped. During one of the post-natal clinics, Hassan and his mother were referred to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids, for treatment. Upon arrival at BethanyKids, Hassan was examined and was additionally diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a build up of fluids in the brain. He was then scheduled for a spina bifida repair surgery, and the mother was told that once he recovered, he would be scheduled for a shunt insertion surgery. Due to financial challenges and a loss of income for Hassan's mother, the family is unable to meet the medical expenses. Without treatment, Hassan is at risk of lower-limb paralysis, infection of the exposed nervous tissue, development of tethered cord syndrome, and possible developmental delays. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hassan receive treatment. On March 15th, surgeons at BethanyKids will conduct a spina bifida closure surgery to promote Hassan's healthy growth and development. Now, Hassan's family needs help to fund this $1,151 procedure. Hassan’s mother says, “A while back, I had already given up on Hassan's treatment. Because the community had never seen such a condition, I was told that I would always get children who have different medical conditions. After coming to this facility, I realized that this was not the case. My hopes were raised again and now I’m looking forward to the best outcome in Hassan’s treatment.”

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