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Urgent Medical Help Needed for Abdourahman in The Gambia – Severe Jaw Infection, No Access to Treatment

$110 of $800 goal
Given by 3 generous donors in 21 days

Raising funds for Abdourahman in The Gambia to access urgent treatment for a severe, worsening jaw infection.

Auckland

Abdourahman Ngum is a young man in The Gambia suffering from a serious, painful jaw infection. What began as a swelling has worsened into an open wound. The infection is now deep in the bone and spreading. I’ve known Abdourahman for a year. He’s unemployed, unmarried, and the only support for his mother and younger sisters. He survives on odd jobs, and like many in The Gambia, he has no access to proper healthcare without upfront payment.

I’ve already sent $700 for the initial treatment of the infection. That helped for a time, but the infection has returned with force and deep within his jaw. Doctors refuse to treat him further unless he can pay another $800. Without urgent care, the infection could become life-threatening.

This fundraiser will cover his medical costs and recovery support. Every dollar helps. If you can contribute, even a little, it’ll go a long way.

Please consider donating or sharing this page. Thank you.

Brian Walker's involvement (page creator)

I’ve known Abdourahman for over a year. He’s a young man I’ve supported before. He lives in The Gambia and has no other access to funds or help.

Use of funds

Medical consultation, antibiotics, surgery if needed, wound care, and follow-up visits. Any shortfall will go toward basic healthcare and recovery needs.

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Latest update

Surgery required  3 August 2025

We just need to get to $800 so that Abs can get the treatment he desperately needs. Any help would be hugely appreciated.

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This campaign started on 20 Jul 2025 and ended on 10 Aug 2025.