Laparoscopic cyst removal for Tumusiime: covering what insurance won't

Tumusiime was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in June. The surgeon at Eldoret Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $270, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $200 short. my husband has been in and out of Eldoret Regional Medical Center since June. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $270 is more than we can find. While we wait, Tumusiime struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 6 weeks. During that time Tumusiime won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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: • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Post-operative medication: $50 Glad we found this place. - Amani