Success! Christine from Kenya raised $1,074 to fund abdominal surgery.

Christine
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Fully funded
Christine's treatment was fully funded on March 15, 2022.
  • Christine's story
  • Christine's update
December 24, 2021

Photo of Christine post-operation

April 1, 2022

Christine underwent abdominal surgery.

Christine's urgent surgery was a success as surgeons were able to remove the cyst. She is recovering well and has been discharged home. The ...

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Christine's Timeline

  • December 24, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Christine was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • December 24, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Christine received treatment at AIC Kijabe Hospital 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.

  • December 29, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Christine's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 15, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Christine's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 1, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Christine's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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