Hip replacement surgery for Simiyu: covering what insurance won't

Simiyu was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in March. The surgeon at Mbale Regional Medical Center recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $600 short. my husband has been in and out of Mbale Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Simiyu struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 8 weeks. During that time Simiyu 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: $80 • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $380 • Post-operative medication: $40 Thank you so much.