March 5, 2020
Mbegesi is nine-year-old student from Tanzania and the second born in a family if three children. His parents are small-scale farmers with very limited income.
Mbegesi has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Fortunately, Mbegesi traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on March 6th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $890 to fund Mbegesi’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily.
Mbegesi’s father says, “His age mates are ahead in school. I would love to see him be able to walk like other normal children and be able to study with ease.”
Mbegesi is nine-year-old student from Tanzania and the second born in a family if three children. His parents are small-scale farmers with v...
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June 14, 2021
Mbegesi underwent clubfoot treatment.
Mbegesi has had a long journey for treatment due to the COVID-19 crisis. He underwent multiple cast changes last year but given how neglected his clubfoot was, he was required to have surgery by the visiting clubfoot specialist doctors. Traveling for the visit was impacted and due to a high number of patients in need and additional protocols, they were not able to operate and his surgery was postponed. Mbegesi’s father shared with us, “Thank you very much for helping fund my son’s treatment cost and I hope that this Coronavirus epidemic will be control so that my son can be able to have his final surgery in June.”
We just received great news that Mbegesi has finally had his final surgery! Through this treatment, both of Mbegesi’s feet have been successfully corrected. He is currently with a full cast of his left leg and will be required to be on bed rest for the next six weeks. This surgery has given Mbegesi a chance to lead a full life free of disability. He’s excited to now be able to wear shoes like other children he knows.
Mbegesi has had a long journey for treatment due to the COVID-19 crisis. He underwent multiple cast changes last year but given how neglecte...
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