Min Htet is an 18-year-old boy who lives with his parents in Burma. Min Htet’s symptoms started three years ago—he would get fevers constantly, and he had a chronic cough. In 2014, he went to the hospital and had tests done that showed he was TB negative. However, the x-ray showed a spot in his lungs, so without further investigation, they treated it as though it were TB.
Although Min Htet was on regular medication, he was not getting any better. His mother tried taking him to different doctors, who prescribed various medications, but his condition did not improve. In 2017, they made a nine-hour trip to a new clinic because they could not longer pay for his treatment by themselves. Again, Min Htet had an x-ray. Doctors told him they could see the spot but could not make a diagnosis without a CT scan.
Min Htet said, “My mother always has to look after me. She continues to work because it is necessary for the family income but it’s hard for her. I really want to return to school because I want to continue studying and learn about electricity because I’m very interested by it.”
Watsi is requesting $414 to fund Min Htet’s CT scan, which is scheduled for April 24.