Success! Naisam from Tanzania raised $880 to fund corrective surgery so she can walk as she grows.

Naisam
$880
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$0
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Fully funded
Naisam's treatment was fully funded on August 27, 2022.
  • Naisam's story
  • Naisam's update
April 7, 2022

Photo of Naisam post-operation

September 6, 2022

Naisam underwent corrective surgery so she can walk as she grows.

Naisam's surgery was a success. She is recovering well and will be on bed rest for a few weeks before she begins walking on her own! Nais...

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Naisam's Timeline

  • April 7, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Naisam was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • April 8, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Naisam received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • April 12, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Naisam's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 27, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Naisam's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 6, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Naisam's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Piseth lives with his mother and two siblings in Kampong Cham province. He shared that his father is not in his life. Both his younger brother and sister work in construction. Before his tragic accident, he was also employed in construction and enjoyed playing football with his friends. In April 2023, he was involved in a high-speed motorbike collision, fracturing his right clavicle, right forearm, right femur, and right kneecap. He sought treatment at a local hospital, but after six months, he was unable to use his arm and hand due to paralysis and was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre at Kien Khleang. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to work and grapples with the challenges of this devastating injury, rendering him unable to use his arm or hand. The impact of this physical limitation has taken a toll on his emotional well-being, resulting in a significant state of depression. Piseth traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On February 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he hopes to be able to use his arm and hand again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $709 to fund his procedure. Piseth shared: "I hope I can work with my hands again so I can support myself and not only rely on my family."

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