Surgery fund for Neema: emergency hernia repair in Likoni

Neema was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Likoni General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,650, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,250 short. my mother has been in and out of Likoni General Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,650 is more than we can find. While we wait, Neema struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 6 weeks. During that time Neema won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,250 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $550 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $660 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Wangari