Meet Joseph

Success! Joseph from Kenya raised $805 to treat spina bifida.

Photo of Joseph post-operation
$805
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Fully funded
Joseph's treatment was fully funded on January 16, 2016.
  • Joseph's story
  • Joseph's update
January 5, 2016
February 10, 2016

"He is recovering well and the treatment has reduced the risk of getting infections," his doctor shares. "It has also helped prevent develop...

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Joseph's Timeline

  • January 5, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Joseph was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • January 7, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Joseph received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) in Kenya. 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 12, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Joseph's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 16, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Joseph's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 10, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Joseph's treatment was successful. Read the update

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