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Surgery fund for Nancy: cataract surgery in Zanzibar City

Nancy needs cataract surgery at Zanzibar City General Hospital and the family is $950 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇹🇿 Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania1,748 views
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Nancy was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in May. The surgeon at Zanzibar City General Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $950 short. my sister has been in and out of Zanzibar City General Hospital since May. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nancy struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Nancy won't be able to drive, 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $160 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Physiotherapy sessions: $120 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-09-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Sneha F. Modi

    Sending strength. Wishing Nancy a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Zanzibar City.

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