Luis Enrique Luque Banegas | Honduras

UPDATE

Dra. Rosario Giron, CHE and Patient Referral manager, was able to communicate with his family and we were informed that he got surgery at Hospital Materno Infantil.

Background

AGE: 2 years
COMMUNITY: Jacaleapa, El Paraíso
DIAGNOSTIC: Cryptorchidism / Testicular Agenesis

Luis Enrique went with his family to a medical brigade in a community called Las Crucitas. This brigade took place in Dec. 2016, and through the referral program, we’ve been monitoring this case ever since. He was diagnosed with cryptorchidism (undescended testicle) and referred to a public hospital for further evaluation. His dad works as a mason and does not have consistent work. Sometimes, he is hired for only 3-4 months at a time after which he must look for other agricultural positions to provide food for his family. Due to their low monthly income, the family cannot cover the medical costs associated with treating Luis’s condition.

Next Steps

We are raising funds to take him to the radiologist, get an ultrasound, and, afterwards, to visit a pediatric surgeon. The donated funds will go towards the tests as well as the transportation to and from the hospital.

Call to Action

We are looking to raise $150 to help cover the above listed costs.