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Knee replacement surgery for Wekesa: covering what insurance won't

Wekesa needs knee replacement surgery at Dar es Salaam Community Hospital and the family is $1,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Wekesa Massawe

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Dar es Salaam

In June I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Dar es Salaam Community Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,200, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Dar es Salaam Community Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a restaurant cook, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,200 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a restaurant cook have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,100 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $65 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $555 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Wekesa

due date: 2026-08-15
bill type: Hospital invoice

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