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Cataract surgery for Awino: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled cataract surgery in June is out of reach without help covering $600 of the cost.

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Ruth Chebet Hamisi
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Dar es Salaam
Awino was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in March. The surgeon at Dar es Salaam Orthopedic Institute recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $800, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $600 short. my daughter has been in and out of Dar es Salaam Orthopedic Institute since March. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Awino struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Awino won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $600 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Post-operative medication: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $20 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $425 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2025-06-16
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Hospital invoice

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