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Emergency hernia repair for Kato: covering what insurance won't
After a cleft palate needing repair, Kato was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Kato was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Eldoret General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $880, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $700 short.
my son has been in and out of Eldoret General Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $880 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Kato struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 4 weeks. During that time Kato won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $700 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $35
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100
• Physiotherapy sessions: $105
• Post-operative medication: $65
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $395
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Maina
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Maina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kato
I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Stellenbosch donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Eldoret.
Thinking of you. Wishing Kato a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.