Sophia is a five-year-old young girl from Uganda. She lives with his parents and younger brother. Sophia’s parents are both subsistence farmers.
At the age of three, Sophia’s parents started to notice her left leg bending inward. They took her to the hospital, where she was given vitamins and calcium supplements. However, she still continued to experience pain and discomfort when walking.
Having heard of Watsi’s program with our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), they decided to seek help. Sophia was told she has genu valgus, which results in her left leg bending inward, making it painful and difficult to walk. Doctors recommended surgery.
Sophia has subsidized her payment by $22. Our medical partner, AMHF, is requesting $838 to fund corrective surgery for Sophia that will help guide future bone growth. Sophia’s surgery is scheduled to take place on September 15.
Sophia’s father says, “I am grateful for this opportunity that my daughter has received. May Allah bless you all.”