Garba's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Garba was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in July. The surgeon at Kano General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $640, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $450 short. my son has been in and out of Kano General Hospital since July. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $640 is more than we can find. While we wait, Garba struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Garba won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $450 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $150 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $250 Glad we found this place. - Vivian