“This is a worrying case. Dilsy, per mom’s report, was growing normally until about six months ago,” describes our medical partner Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK).
Dilsy is a two-year-old girl from Guatemala who is acutely malnourished. After her family ran into some economic troubles, Dilsy started to get sick and eat poorly. She has had chronic diarrhea for several months and is continuing to lose weight each month. “Dilsy’s mother tells us, ‘Before getting sick, Dilsy was one of the most cheerful and smart children. She has limited energy now,’” shares WK.
With $535, Dilsy can receive the malnutrition treatment she needs to recover. “Dilsy’s diarrhea will be cured. She will start to eat better (and we’ll provide her with food),” explain WK doctors. “She will gain weight, gain energy, and get back to normal development.”
“It is hard for me to see her so sick and not be able to do anything,” says Dilsy’s mother. “Thanks for thinking of me and for taking care of Dilsy.” Let’s help Dilsy grow up strong and healthy!