Child Survival and Development Organization of Nigeria

This heartwarming story of a woman in her fifties, a beneficiary of our program, began experiencing symptoms like tightness and dryness in her throat, along with difficulty swallowing. Initially attributing it to her exposure to dust and cold due to her work as a petty trader, she tried various remedies such as menthol sweets to alleviate the discomfort. However, as weeks passed, she noticed swelling in her neck, accompanied by shortness of breath, signaling a more serious issue. Financial constraints prevented her from seeking medical attention, and she resorted to using local herbs as a temporary solution. Feeling hopeless and resigned to her fate, she struggled with the undiagnosed condition. Her situation took a turn in 2014 when she had the opportunity to participate in CSDON ProHealth Medical Mission in Calabar, Cross River State. During the mission, she received a thorough examination and finally received a diagnosis of goiter. She was then placed under observation and provided with the necessary care and support. Her experience and recovery demonstrate the resilience of our dedicated health care professionals and also a testament to the life-changing impact of our medical missions on individuals. It's stories like these that make us all proud to be part of such a wonderful organization that brings hope and healing to those who are otherwise unable to access essential health services.

In November 2011, one of our beneficiaries noticed a small bulge of skin around her son's belly button while applying body lotion. The baby seemed uncomfortable when touched in that area. As time passed, the belly button swelled, causing pain and itching. Concerned, the mother sought a diagnosis, and it was confirmed that her son had a severe umbilical hernia requiring a surgery to correct it. Her distress grew as she watched her once happy and sociable personality fade under the weight of her son's suffering. Despite trying various medications, both conventional and alternative, she found no relief for her child. The burden became unbearable, and she struggled with the brink of depression. Then, one day, she overheard a neighbor discussing CSDON outreach programs. With renewed hope, the mother decided to reach out to us for help, and to her joy, we were able to help her son through our medical assistance programs. His remarkable recovery demonstrates the resilience of the skill of our healthcare professionals and in the face of difficult health challenges, this is a testament to the power of hope and the transformative impact of quality medical care that CSDON support and assistance programs provide for those in need.

Beyond the picture's borders is the thankfulness of little Joseph's mother and family for the free care he received from CSDON. It seemed like a miracle when she heard about our outreach. Finally, her plea for the financial means to pay for her son's required hernia surgery has now come true; she is ecstatic that Joseph was able to have the procedure for free, especially in light of the current state of the economy, where it is already difficult to meet basic needs like food and water. However, we are grateful for the numerous physicians from the World Health Foundation who worked with us and shared their expertise in order to help families like Joseph's regain happiness and health.

Mrs. Felicia, a resident of Calabar, heard about the 2024 Free Medical Outreach via the Internet and brought her daughter along with her. She attested to the fact that there was no sort of discrimination throughout her stay, and all was free and fair and based on a first-come, first-served basis. She was full of thanks to CSDON for the opportunity to have her surgery without spending a dime.