Success! Reina from Guatemala raised $377 to ensure a safe pregnancy.

Reina
$377
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Reina's treatment was fully funded on June 12, 2016.
  • Reina's story
  • Reina's update
May 27, 2016

Photo of Reina post-operation

October 17, 2016

Reina safely gave birth to a baby boy.

Reina successfully gave birth in the hospital a couple weeks ago! With translation from her native Kaqchikel to Spanish with one of our nurs...

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Reina's Timeline

  • May 27, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Reina was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • May 27, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Reina received treatment at Hospital de Chimeltenango in Guatemala. 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.

  • June 11, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Reina's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 12, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Reina's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 17, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Reina's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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76-year-old Moyenda hails from a village in Lilongwe District. He has 12 children of whom 3 are in school and the rest are married in their respective homes. Moyenda had to leave primary school when he was young, therefore he could not secure a good job and support his family. He depends on farming where he grows maize for consumption and sweet potatoes for commercial purposes. For one year, Moyenda has been experiencing a painful swelling in a sensitive area. The swelling disappears after a while, and it is accompanied by abdominal pain and vomiting. He has been visiting different health centers where he was given drugs to no avail until he was advised to visit Nkhoma Hospital for further assessment. Moyenda was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia, and he was scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery. However, he cannot afford the cost although he wishes to undergo surgery. This condition has had a negative impact on Moyenda’s life as he feels abdominal pain when the swelling appears, and he cannot do his farming activities. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to strangulation which can be life-threatening. Treatment will relieve him of the pain and he will be able to focus on his farm without any hindrances from the condition. Moyenda is scheduled for hernia repair surgery February 13th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $500 to fund surgery, medications, and medical care. Moyenda says, “I would love to be free of this condition for good.”

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