September 1, 2022
Samhong is a 30-years-old motorcycle mechanic from Cambodia. He is married and has one son and one daughter. During his free time, Samhong enjoys listening to the radio, watching TV, and spending time with his children.
Last month, Samhong was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture on his jawbone on the ride side of his face. Due to the fracture, he is currently unable to open his mouth and is in chronic pain.
Samhong’s family took him to a private clinic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, but he could not afford treatment. Fortunately, his grandmother told him about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Now, Samhong is scheduled to undergo a fracture repair procedure on September 1st. CSC is requesting $483 to fund this surgery, which will heal his fracture.
Samhong says, “I hope that my mouth will be able to open and close easily again and that the pain will go away.”
Samhong is a 30-years-old motorcycle mechanic from Cambodia. He is married and has one son and one daughter. During his free time, Samhong e...
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November 4, 2022
Samhong underwent surgery to repair a fractured jawbone.
Samhong traveled for over five hours for a diagnosis and treatment of his fracture. Surgeons at Children’s Surgical Centre successfully repaired his jawbone to correct the alignment and relieve his pain. As part of his recovery, Samhong took antibiotics for several days, ate only soft foods, and rested at home. Although it may take many weeks for the fracture to fully heal, Samhong is hopeful he will be able to return to work soon to support his family.
Samhong shared, “I am very lucky my grandmother knew of the hospital so that I could have surgery to fix my jaw. I am grateful to the staff at the hospital and the strangers who supported me to have this procedure. Thank you!”
Samhong traveled for over five hours for a diagnosis and treatment of his fracture. Surgeons at Children's Surgical Centre successfully repa...
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