The team operates on a patient at Kabudula in April 2022 (Wiseman not pictured).
Wiseman, age 11, suffered from a hydrocele for many months which caused him a lot of pain and absenteeism from school. He visited his nearest health center twice, and then Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe; he was given an injection, but the condition was not resolved. Wiseman lives 25 kilometers from his nearest health center, so he rode there on the back of a motorcycle, and then he was picked up by an AHA-supported ambulance for the rest of the journey to Kabudula. Wiseman’s parents are relieved that he will be able to make the walk to school, and they will no longer need to worry about his health. They suggest raising more awareness about these conditions in remote communities, and awareness about the program that can help.
“The surgical program is good because it helps people.”
Author’s note: Wiseman received surgical care in June 2022 and is recovering well. To donate in support of Fanizo and patients like him, please click here. Zikomo.