Joseph is a sweet two-year-old boy and the second born in a family of two children. Even at his age, Joseph already likes to play a lot and makes his parents very happy.
Joseph’s father did an electrical course but has not been able to find formal employment so has started doing casual work in the electrical field. Joseph’s mother takes care of their home and the family.
From the moment he was born, Joseph’s parents noticed that he wasn’t passing urine normally. They took him to the hospital, but it was suggested that they wait until he was around two years old to undergo surgery. When he reached this age, his parents brought him to our medical partner’s care center Nazareth Hospital, where the surgeon recommends that he undergoes hypospadias repair.
Joseph was born with hypospadias, a congenital abnormality that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications.
Fortunately, Joseph is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on February 1st. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $710 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Joseph’s parents shared, “We humbly request support in order for our son to be cured and lead a normal life in the future. In the future, we’d like to see him start a family. According to the doctor, if he is not cured, he will never be able to have his own children. This is a condition that we really want to get healed.”