Deborah’s baby is a newborn - only a few days old. Deborah and her husband have two more children. Deoborah’s husband is the breadwinner of the family, working as a small business operator while Deborah is a stay-at-home parent for their family. Her husband’s income provides for their basic needs and school fees.
Deborah’s baby was born with clubfoot of his right leg. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. His parents are greatly concerned about their baby’s condition. They are worried, but also holding hope that their newborn baby will be ok.
Fortunately, the parents brought their newborn to our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on September 6th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is raising $935 to fund the baby’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, his leg will be aligned correctly and he will be able to walk easily as he grows.
His father shared, “It has been so hard living in doubt for the past three days. I’m grateful my baby will now get help.”
