Damicien lives with his family in a small village in Northern Haiti. He is married and a father of six children. As a farmer, his livelihood depends on his ability to perform manual tasks. However, Damicien is suffering from a hernia, which will likely worsen over time if not addressed surgically.
Hernias can become life threatening. A strangulated hernia is a serious medical emergency and extremely painful. In a place like Haiti, where urgent healthcare is often difficult to access, hernias can be lethal. Damicien needs his hernia to be treated now, before the condition escalates.
Living Hope Haiti can treat Damicien’s hernia, alleviating the current symptoms and avoiding a medical emergency. Damicien needs this operation in order to live a healthy and prosperous life.