Wednesday 24 January 2018

Francis goes into hospital

Our poorly Francis, 13, who has a serious infection in his hip joint will be admitted into hospital today.
Going with him to settle him in at Tawfiq Private Hospital, Malindi, are Mama Sue, Papa Dave,  Francis' elder brother, Musyoka, and Francis' favourite Happy House  house-auntie, Janet.
"Auntie" Janet will stay with him for the duration of his stay as patients in Kenya must have someone with them to look after part of their care.
His operation to remove some dead bone and to do a biopsy to establish exactly what anti-biotic he will need to treat his osteomyelitis will take place either today or tomorrow.
Mama Sue explains more in today's video update
Francis grandpa, who lives way up beyond Nairobi, is being kept in touch with every development by our social worker Uncle Ronnie and by speaking to Musyoka and Francis.
All our friends, around the world, send Francis love and good wishes.  
If you can donate towards his treatment we would be so grateful as there is no free medical care in Kenya.
The cost is still an unknown quantity but could be as much as £5,000 or more, depending on exactly what treatment he needs and for how long. 
A special leg brace to support his joint while the bone heals has been made to exact specifications for Francis.
To make a donation online go to https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/childrenofwatamu/get-francis-well