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Miheretu is a 9 month old baby boy from Ethiopia who needs $1,500 to fund colon surgery.

Miheretu
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January 4, 2023

Miheretu is a sweet nine month old boy, who loves to play with his mother and other children. Miheretu’s father works as a day laborer, while his mother stays at home to care for their children. Sadly, the family’s income is insufficient to supply adequate food for the children, leaving Miheretu nutritionally deprived.

Due to the concerns of his doctors, Miheretu underwent a colostomy for what was determined to be Hirschsprung’s Disease. This is a condition that is present at birth, in which the baby’s colon is missing necessary nerve cells. Without these cells, the muscles of Miheretu’s gut cannot move contents through his colon, which can result in the contents backing up and causing a bowel blockage. After the colostomy, Miheretu’s parents brought him back home, as they were unable to pay for the additional medical care that he needs.

Thanks to the intervention of a local charitable organization, Miheretu was brought to BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre, where on January 5th, doctors from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, will perform a Hirschsprung Pull Through. During this procedure, doctors will remove the damaged section of Miheretu’s colon, which will alleviate the bowel obstruction, and allow for normal colon function. Miheretu’s parents cannot afford the $1,500 cost of the surgery, and are looking to you for help.

Miheretu’s mother says: “If my child gets the surgery and recovers, I will give thanks to God in front of all church members and tell my testimony. I will take care of him to the best of my capacity. I want him to get an education and to get married one day.”

Miheretu is a sweet nine month old boy, who loves to play with his mother and other children. Miheretu's father works as a day laborer, whi...

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Miheretu's Timeline

  • January 4, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Miheretu was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 5, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Miheretu was scheduled to receive treatment at BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM) in Ethiopia. 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.

  • January 11, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Miheretu's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Miheretu is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Miheretu's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

Funded by 31 donors

Treatment
Hirschprung Pull Through
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,753 for Miheretu's treatment
Subsidies fund $253 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500
Hospital Fees
$1,490
Medical Staff
$0
Medication
$42
Supplies
$0
Labs
$137
Other
$84

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