February 2, 2021
Baby of Stumai is a 27-day-old old baby boy from Tanzania. He is the last born child in a family of three children. His father sells fruits by the roadside in order to support his family, while his mother takes care of their home.
Baby of Stumai was born with spina bifida, a type of neural tube defect in which the spine does not properly close around the spinal cord. Without treatment, Baby of Stumai is at risk of lower-limb paralysis, infection of the exposed nervous tissue, development of tethered cord syndrome, and possible developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,015 to cover the cost of Baby of Stumai’s spina bifida closure surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 3rd. This procedure will hopefully spare Baby of Stumai from the risks associated with his condition, instead allowing him to grow and develop along a healthy trajectory.
Baby of Stumai’s mother shared, “We have been informed that our son needs surgery to correct his condition, which is putting his life at risk but we can’t afford the cost. Please help us.”
Baby of Stumai is a 27-day-old old baby boy from Tanzania. He is the last born child in a family of three children. His father sells fruits ...
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March 29, 2021
BO Stumai underwent life-changing spina bifida surgery.
Stumai’s baby had a successful surgery to help correct the spinal bifida condition that was putting his life at risk because of a potential serious infection on his spine or loss of low limb mobility. The baby developed a fever and had a seizure, so he was admitted to the hospital. He also developed difficulty breathing and had to be put on oxygen support. The baby is currently stable and is doing well, but is under observation by the medical team for signs of developing hydrocephalus. If his head increases in size, they will begin treatment for hydrocephalus.
The baby’s mother shared, “God bless you so much for helping save my baby’s life. I was scared I was going to lose him mostly when he was put on oxygen support but thanks to God he is now doing fine and recovering well.”
Stumai's baby had a successful surgery to help correct the spinal bifida condition that was putting his life at risk because of a potential ...
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