Ismaeel Knights

May 23, 2023

4-Year-Old Ismaeel Knights presented to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) Pediatric Unit with symptoms and signs of a urinary tract infection for which he was admitted. However, an ultrasound was performed and revealed bilateral hydronephrosis (the swelling of both kidneys due to a build-up of urine).

Further evaluation by his medical team at GPHC, with dilatation and radiology imaging of the prostatic urethra, suggests he has Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV). PUV are obstructive membranes that develop in the urethra (tube that drains urine from the bladder).  The valve can obstruct or block the outflow of urine through the urethra. When this occurs, the bladder, ureters and kidneys become progressively dilated, which can lead to damage.

Based on these findings, Ismaeel urgently needs posterior urethral valves ablation, which is not currently available in Guyana. As a result, he was referred to Dr. Barbara Rampersaud, a Urologist in Trinidad, who specializes in this procedure. Dr. Rampersaud has reviewed Ismaeel’s case and has agreed to treat him in Trinidad.

SHEA Charity has accepted Ismaeel’s case and will sponsor this life altering surgery. Please help us by making a donation to SHEA Charity, so that we can assist Ismaeel and other children in need.

Other ways to donate:
Local Bank: Demerara Bank
Name: Lori Narine
Account: 6002041325
Account Type: Savings
Branch: Le Ressouvenir
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VENMO: @SheaCharityGY
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Zelle: shea@sheacharity.org

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