Htee is a one-year-old toddler who lives with his parents and his grandfather in Burma. His mother is a homemaker and his father and grandfather grow betel nuts, bananas, durian, chili and sesame on their own land. The income they earn from selling their crops is not enough to cover their daily expenses and pay for basic health care.
Earlier this year, Htee had a fever and runny nose. He received treatment at a local clinic but his fever did not subside. A few days later, his skin and eyes turned yellow and he developed blue spots all over his body. He was brought to a hospital in Burma, where the doctor told Htee’s parents that he has a problem with his liver and would need surgery at another treatment center.
Unable to pay for travel and treatment, his parents brought him home. One day, a neighbor’s referral led them to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. BCMF is now seeking $1,500 to help fund a hepatoportoenterostomy, which will allow for bile drainage and relieve Htee’s worrying symptoms.
“I am happy to hear the organization (BCMF) will help support my son’s treatment. Thank you to the donors,” said Htee’s father.