Saidi is a 2-year-old boy, a beautiful and charming young child and the last born of two children. Saidi’s parents depend entirely on small scale farming for a living and earn a modest income.
When he was two months old, Saidi’s parents noticed that Saidi’s head circumference was increasing, and he was experiencing regular fevers and vomiting. They sought treatment at a nearby facility, where they were told that their son had symptoms of hydrocephalus, but were advised to wait for them to recede. Unfortunately, his symptoms kept worsening. Saidi’s parents borrowed money from relatives to visit our medical partner’s care center for further examination. Doctors reviewed Saidi and officially diagnosed him with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. They recommended that he undergo a VP shunt insertion surgery. Without treatment, Saidi will experience persistent pain, increasing head circumference and potentially neurological disorders. Their family appeals for help.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $765 to cover the cost of surgery for Saidi that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 15th and will drain the excess fluid from Saidi’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Saidi will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy.
Saidi’s mother shared, “My son is worsening each day, and due to a lack of money we have not been able to treat him. Please help my son as there is no way that we can afford the treatment cost.”
