Surgery fund for Ngozika: a partial thyroidectomy in Kaduna

Ngozika was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Kaduna University Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $200 short. my daughter has been in and out of Kaduna University Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ngozika 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 4 weeks. During that time Ngozika won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $200 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $55 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Dayo