Jules’ mother came to our hospital back in October 2021 when she noticed that her son may have a hernia. She was able to have a consultation with our doctor and found out that he did need to have surgery to repair the hernia.

In June 2022, after months of waiting, it was finally time for Jules to have his surgery. The morning of his surgery, Jules arrived with an IV because he had been vomiting all night. Our pediatrician evaluated him before the surgical team arrived and we found his vomiting and diarrhea was caused by the hernia, it had become strangulated, which is a medical emergency.

A strangulated hernia can potentially be life threatening as the blood supply to the herniated tissue starts to be cut off which could lead to other major problems such as perforation or death.

With urgency, our physician and medical staff acted quickly and were able to do a hernia reduction to reduce the hernia while waiting for the surgical team. Jules stayed in our ER and was monitored until the surgical team arrived.

Surgery went as planned and his complicated hernia was fixed. Jules and his mother were so relieved that the strangulated hernia was able to be reduced and also completely healed by surgery.

This is just one story about how the surgical program, alongside our DCMC staff, is saving lives. Unfortunately, this situation is common in Haiti and with lack of access to proper surgical care, children can lose their life due to a hernia.

God’s perfect timing allowed for Jules to get his strangulated hernia reduced and repaired without further problems. Thank you to our supporters for your donations and prayers that allow this surgical program to be operational and continue changing lives, just like Jules.