“John has a leaking mass swelling on his lower back. He is at a risk of developing tethered cord syndrome that can lead to either Scoliosis and or Kyphosis and getting perilous infections if he does not receive treatment,” Our medical partner, African Medical Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) explains.
John is a newborn baby boy. His parents moved into a remote village in Central Kenya to begin a new life for themselves and their two children. They were thrilled to discover John’s mother was pregnant. After John’s birth on April 3rd, 2016, his parents were immediately referred to seek specialized treatment for their son. Surgery is required to treat John but unfortunately, his parents are unable to raise the whole amount required.
John’s parents practice farming on a small piece of leased land where they sell vegetables which gives them very little. John’s siblings only got to see him for one day and they are eagerly waiting for his return back home.
$805 will cover the cost of John’s spina bifida closure. John’s parents have contributed $104 to his treatment. “John’s treatment will prevent the risk of infection,” AMHF shares.
“I was shocked to hear of my son’s condition. We depend on the little income from farming in the land we have leased and it is not enough to cater for this surgery. I hope Watsi can help us get our son treated,” John’s mother shares.