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Githinji's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

A scheduled palate reconstruction surgery in October is out of reach without help covering $200 of the cost.

🇹🇿 Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania282 views
Githinji was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in July. The surgeon at Kinondoni Orthopedic Institute recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $270, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $200 short. my husband has been in and out of Kinondoni Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $270 is more than we can find. While we wait, Githinji 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Githinji won't be able to work a full shift, 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 $200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $50 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $45 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Post-operative medication: $75 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Hospital invoice

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($61 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Good luck. Hope the October deadline works out. - Enugu”

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