Abubakar M., 5

Abubakar is a lively and cheerful five-year-old boy who loves playing with his friends, helping his parents at home, and listening to stories from his elders. He dreams of becoming a medical doctor one day so he can care for the sick in his community. However, his family lives in poverty, surviving on an income of about ₦22,000 per month, making it difficult to afford healthcare. Two years ago, Abubakar was diagnosed with hydrocele at another health facility, but his family could not afford treatment. The swelling, which was initially small, gradually increased in size and began causing heaviness and discomfort in his scrotum. He was later brought to UMD, where the diagnosis of hydrocele was confirmed. He is now planned for elective surgery pending approval by the Helpster Charity Foundation.

Patient had longstanding huge Hydrocele requiring surgical repair.He is currently experiencing pain, discomfort and feeling of heaviness due to increasing size of the hydrocele. He will be admitted for surgery upon approval by Helpster charity foundation and he is expected to have a successful surgery without complication.This will relieve his symptoms and improve his well being and make his parent happy.