This note is unashamed appeal for help from anyone in the medical profession anywhere in the world that may be able to help us. A member of our COG staff here in Jinja had her first baby 3 weeks ago...boy named Solomon. He was born with condition that is diagnosed as cloacal exstrophy . Kinda rare...1 in 250,000 births..w/o getting graphic it means he has abdominal stuff that should be inside his body...but is actually outside! Serious, life threatening condition w/o surgical procedure. The pediatric surgeon at the largest hospital in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, says they are not experienced in the required procedure and can't help. They released mom and baby after 10 days from birth w/o taking any surgical procedure...unbelievable given his condition.Baby Solomon got infection within days and has been back in Kampala hospital with Mom since Monday.
Most logical destinations for us are Kenya, South Africa, India, somewhere in Europe. We know the required procedure could be done in US, but logistics are difficult. HOWEVER....if you have any contacts with a children's hospital or orthopedic surgeon...we are seeking your help. Please send email to paul@childrenofgrace.com or Mary Ann McCoy at maryann@childrenofgrace.com
We also covet your prayers and have a huge amount of faith that the Lord's will be done in this situation. Our job is to be the arms and legs to do all that is humanly possible to save this little boy's life, while giving the entire situation over to Him who loves us unconditionally.
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