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Surgery fund for Onyango: emergency hernia repair in Nairobi

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in April is out of reach without help covering $1,100 of the cost.

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya2,369 views
Onyango Tumusiime Githinji
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Nairobi
In January I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Nairobi Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,400, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $1,100 short. Doctors at Nairobi Regional Medical Center told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,100 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $110 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $400 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $510 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Travel and lodging for the family: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-04-01
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Onyango

  1. Small update. $438 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($208 in total) I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 9% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward physiotherapy sessions. More news soon. - Onyango

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Alejandra H. Cruz 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $200

    “Get well soon. Thought of Onyango all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

  • Nancy Tetteh 🇬🇭 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Shared with friends too. - Takoradi”

  • Paulo Manoel Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of Onyango all day after reading this. - Campinas”

  • Teun Piet De Graaf 🇳🇱 · $59
  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $73

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the May deadline works out. - Kampala”

  • Omondi Joseph Waweru 🇹🇿 · $25
  • Marilyn Gilbert 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Ruby J. Banks 🇳🇿 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. My cousin told me about this one. - Wellington”

  • Precious J. Buthelezi 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Santiago T. Alvarado 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Rooting for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Bakersfield”

  • Daniel Collins Opio 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Fatima B. Cloete 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Get well soon. Shared with friends too. - East London”

  • Ramón E. Romero 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Segun Bello 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Victoria Robinson 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Arthur Francisco Fonseca 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Lungile C. Govender 🇿🇦 · $200
  • Susana E. Vásquez 🇪🇸 · $15

Reviews

3.3(4 reviews)

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  • Beatriz Valentina Barbosa🇧🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Saanvi N. Gill🇨🇦Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Mutua Juma Musyoka🇹🇿Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ella H. White🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Finn Matthias Sauer

    sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Giza

    • Rubén B. Aguilar

      Keep going, Onyango. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

      • Mercy Halima Ogunbanjo

        thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Furkan Volkan Aksoy

          best of luck, Onyango. Get well soon. We're a small family in Akron but we're thinking of you.

          • Patricia W. GonzalesAddress verifiedPhoto verified

            take care, Onyango. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 32 people at work!

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