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Surgery fund for Ssebuliba: laparoscopic cyst removal in Kampala
Ssebuliba needs laparoscopic cyst removal at Kampala University Hospital and the family is $600 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda299 views
Ssebuliba was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in April. The surgeon at Kampala University Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $750, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $600 short.
my father has been in and out of Kampala University Hospital since April. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ssebuliba struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 5 weeks. During that time Ssebuliba 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 $600 goes:
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $250
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $260
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2024-07-01
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Simiyu
We're at 23% thanks to 3 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon. - Simiyu
Small update. $115 so far, the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.
Update from Kampala: the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Simiyu
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So sorry you're going through this, Simiyu. Shared this with my family. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Envigado.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Newcastle upon Tyne so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Madrid.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Moscow.
Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Kampala.
Rooting for you, Simiyu. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Sending love, Simiyu. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 32 people at work. Take care.
this could happen to any of us. Love from Savar
best of luck, Simiyu. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Kampala.