April 5, 2016
Worku is a ten-year-old primary school student living in Ethiopia. He was born with a congenital abnormality called hypospadias, meaning that his urethra is located on the underside of his penis, rather than in its usual place at the tip. As a result of his condition, Worku cannot urinate standing up like other boys his age.
Worku’s condition is only treatable through surgery, which costs $1,155 through a partnership with African Mission Healthcare Foundation. His parents are poor rural farmers whose incomes were severely impacted by the El Nino drought in 2015, and who now survive largely on government provisions. As a result of these financial difficulties, they have been unable to raise enough money to cover the cost of care.
Despite his condition, Worku enjoys playing soccer in his free time and has maintained a high class rank in school. One day, he hopes to become a doctor to treat patients within his own community.
Worku is a ten-year-old primary school student living in Ethiopia. He was born with a congenital abnormality called hypospadias, meaning tha...
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May 18, 2016
Worku underwent a successful hypospadias repair.
“Worku will now be able to pass urine while standing like his peers, and the risk of urinary tract infections and infertility in the future will be reduced,” his medical team reports. “Worku’s father Obssa is very excited and grateful for the life changing treatment that his child received.”
“My son is recovering very well. I thank God for this privilege,” shares Obssa. “I am so happy because of the sponsors who covered our son’s bill. Now he will be able to lead a normal life just like the rest of us. I would like to say thank you for your generosity.”
"Worku will now be able to pass urine while standing like his peers, and the risk of urinary tract infections and infertility in the future ...
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