Abebe's a partial thyroidectomy can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Abebe was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in July. The surgeon at Mekelle Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $1,050 short. my father has been in and out of Mekelle Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Abebe struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Abebe won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,050 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $365 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.