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

Hamisi was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Dar es Salaam University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $600 short. my father has been in and out of Dar es Salaam University Hospital since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Hamisi struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Hamisi won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $600 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $315 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Dorcas