June 15, 2015
Meet Olais, a bright and energetic eight-year-old boy from Tanzania. Olais is the fourth of six children and lives with his aunt and uncle, who have three children of their own.
“Olais is in kindergarten, but recently he has been complaining of pain on his knees after a long walk to school,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Olais has bilateral genu valgum, also known as “knock-knee,” and this condition makes it difficult for him to walk without pain. In Tanzania, many children will receive this diagnosis due to high concentrations of fluoride in drinking water.
For $940, we can provide Olais with full treatment, including surgery, casting and physiotherapy to improve his knees, and allow him to walk long distances without feeling pain.
“Olais is a bright kid. He can do well in school, and we want him to go to school and later on have a good career and live a better and independent life,” share Olais’ aunt and uncle.
Meet Olais, a bright and energetic eight-year-old boy from Tanzania. Olais is the fourth of six children and lives with his aunt and uncle, ...
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July 31, 2015
Olais began treatment to help him walk normally.
“Olais is doing very well. The surgery done was successful and Olais is currently on long leg casts and has started ambulation,” reports his doctor at African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “Olais is trying his best to walk with a walking frame. When the casts are removed, Olais will continue with physical therapy and at the end of the treatment, he will be able to walk without knocking his knees.”
“Indeed we are pleased with the outcome of the surgery even though the casts are yet to be removed,” shares Olais’ uncle. “We trust that when Olais returns home he will be walking with normal gait and when he resumes school he won’t be feeling the pain he used to feel. We are very grateful for the financial support that has made all that was done possible.”
"Olais is doing very well. The surgery done was successful and Olais is currently on long leg casts and has started ambulation," reports his...
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