Success! Turyomunsi from Uganda raised $240 to fund thyroid surgery.

Turyomunsi
$240
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Turyomunsi's treatment was fully funded on August 21, 2018.
  • Turyomunsi's story
  • Turyomunsi's update
July 9, 2018

Photo of Turyomunsi post-operation

July 31, 2018

Turyomunsi underwent thyroid surgery.

Surgery was successful. She can now swallow comfortably. Turyomunsi says, “May you one day visit Uganda so that we can see you merciful ...

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Turyomunsi's Timeline

  • July 9, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Turyomunsi was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • July 9, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Turyomunsi's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 10, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Turyomunsi received treatment at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • July 31, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Turyomunsi's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • August 21, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Turyomunsi's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 2 donors

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