Gallbladder removal for Mukasa: covering what insurance won't

Mukasa was diagnosed with endometriosis requiring surgery in June. The surgeon at Mwanza Community Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $600 short. my father has been in and out of Mwanza Community Hospital since June. The doctors say endometriosis requiring surgery will get worse without gallbladder removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mukasa struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 7 weeks. During that time Mukasa won't be able to drive, 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: $100 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $210 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $200 • Post-operative medication: $25 Every share and every dollar helps.