August 14, 2016
Jonas is the second child in his family from Tanzania, born on October 5th, 2015. He is a happy little baby boy. When Jonas turned four months old, his mother noticed that his forehead was increasing in size. As time went on, the shape of his eyes also changed.
She took him to the hospital, but was referred to a different hospital and did not go right away due to the lack of money. Jonas can no longer see properly and he needs surgery to be done to prevent further brain damage. He was diagnosed with hydrocephalus - or an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in his brain.
Jonas’ parents are small scale farmers and they mostly rely on growing and selling maize, peanuts, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. The little that they earn is not enough to cover their basic needs as well as the cost of surgery which Jonas needs.
For $775, Jonas will undergo surgery to relieve the swelling and reduce the pain that he is experiencing. Jonas’ parents are praying for their son to get well and grow up like other children. Following surgery, he is expected to make a full recovery. Let’s help make it possible!
Jonas is the second child in his family from Tanzania, born on October 5th, 2015. He is a happy little baby boy. When Jonas turned four mont...
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October 25, 2016
Jonas successfully received life-saving brain surgery.
Ten-month-old Jonas from Tanzania was born with hydrocephalus, a disorder where extra cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cranium.
After traveling hours with his mother to Watsi’s medical partner, Jonas’s surgery to drain the excess fluid in his head from hydrocephalus was successful! The treatment has helped steady the high intra-cranial pressure minimizing the risk of life-threatening brain stem compression, and has majorly increased his chance for survival. His vision is still blurred, but hopefully with time he may regain his vision. Jonas’s family is hopeful that their baby can grow into a healthy and strong boy.
“I continue to pray for my son’s complete healing,” says Jonas’s mother. “His head is much lighter now than before and he seems to respond more to sound. I wouldn’t have managed the treatment on my own and so I am very grateful for all the support.”
Ten-month-old Jonas from Tanzania was born with hydrocephalus, a disorder where extra cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cranium.
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