Success! Tumuhise from Uganda raised $139 to fund hydrocele repair treatment.

Tumuhise
$139
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Tumuhise's treatment was fully funded on February 7, 2020.
  • Tumuhise's story
  • Tumuhise's update
January 13, 2020

Photo of Tumuhise post-operation

February 16, 2020

Tumuhise underwent hydrocele repair treatment.

Tumuhise successfully underwent a hydrocelectomy treatment. He is now feeling fine and in good condition. He will no longer suffer pain or d...

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Tumuhise's Timeline

  • January 13, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • January 13, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Tumuhise's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 14, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Tumuhise 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.

  • February 7, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Tumuhise's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 16, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Tumuhise's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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