An eight-year-old lady from Sulu who was born with no anal opening underwent surgical procedure due to the assistance of the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to “24 Oras,” Wednesday, Sharifa was among the many residents who obtained a free operation by means of the Give-a-Gift Surgical Outreach Program.
In 2019, Sharifa underwent an operation by means of a medical mission in Manila. However, her anus as soon as once more closed when she returned dwelling.
“Na-diagnose siya na meron s’yang trisomy 21 o Down Syndrome. Merong iba ‘yung isa o dalawa na merong congenital anomaly. Sa kanya ‘yung walang butas ang pwet o imperforate anus,” Dr. Beda Espineda stated.
“Wala pong pediatric surgeon sa Sulu, kaya meron po kaming mga kasama na pediatric surgeon na nagpa-practice sa Zamboanga City Medical Center. After 2 weeks, doon na siya mag-follow up,” he added.
Aside from Sharifa, the GMA Kapuso Foundation additionally helped a fisherman named Anggi Sampang.
Anggi’s each day routine is affected by the rising lump on his finger, which leaves him pained each time it’s hit by the wire of his fishing internet.
“Tinanggal na po natin ‘yung pinakabukol, pero taking good care na masave ‘yung tendon,” Dr. Ramon Inso stated on Anggi’s finger.
The GMA Kapuso Foundation additionally gave medicines and nutritional vitamins to Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital and the Sulu Provincial Hospital.
For those that have an interest to assist, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations by means of financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra data, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
