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A partial thyroidectomy for Athumani: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a partial thyroidectomy in January is out of reach without help covering $900 of the cost.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania380 views
Athumani Juma Swai
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Dar es Salaam
In November I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Dar es Salaam Community Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,150, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $900 short. Doctors at Dar es Salaam Community Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a farm laborer, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,150 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a farm laborer have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $900 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $60 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $390 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $420 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-01-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Athumani

  1. Update from Dar es Salaam: I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Dar es Salaam: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $150 so far, I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family.

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