Kasoro is an eight-year-old boy from Uganda. He is a bright student—he’s top of his second grade class—and dreams of becoming a pilot when he grows up.
Earlier this year, Kasoro’s mother realized that her son’s testes were missing from the scrotum. Concerned, she brought Kasoro to Holy Family Virika Hospital, our medical partner’s care center, for a consultation. The doctors diagnosed Kasoro with bilateral undescended testes, and advised that he have surgery. If left untreated, Kasoro risks suffering discomfort, a hernia, or even infertility.
Kasoro’s mother is a single parent. She finds it difficult to make ends meet, putting every dollar toward feeding her children and paying for their education. Unfortunately, she can’t afford to pay for Kasoro’s surgery.
On May 17, Kasoro will undergo orchidopexy surgery to bring his undescended testes into the scrotum and permanently fix them there. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $199 to fund the operation.
“I am worried of my child’s health,” says Kasoro’s mother. She is grateful to Watsi for helping support her son’s treatment.