When Your Throat Says No

For two months, Eli lived with persistent throat pain, making every swallow feel like a chore and every conversation a struggle. As days turned into weeks, he sought care from multiple physicians and tried several medications, but his symptoms did not improve. It wasn’t until a friend who works with one of FAME’s partners, the Rift Valley Children’s Village, encouraged him to visit FAME Hospital that Eli found the solution he had been seeking.

Upon arrival, Eli was struck by the efficiency of the services. He received a thorough evaluation that identified the cause of his ongoing pain. Given the severity of his symptoms and the lack of response to medication, the clinical team recommended surgery and scheduled the procedure promptly. As he prepared for surgery, Eli recalled the calm, focused demeanor of the medical team in the operating theater. “The worry that I had before the surgery vanished as I saw the team’s preparedness and expertise,” he said. The well-equipped facility and the team’s professionalism put him at ease.

The surgery was successful, and Eli’s recovery has been steady. “The pain is gone, and I can swallow food without difficulty,” he shared.

According to Dr. Manjira, FAME’s Head Doctor, tonsil conditions can affect both children and adults. “When medication is no longer effective, surgery becomes a viable option,” he explained. “At FAME, we regularly perform tonsillectomies, providing relief to patients like Eli.”

For Eli, the impact of treatment extended beyond his own health. As a father and primary provider for his family, his illness had limited his ability to work and created ongoing worry at home. Eli’s nephews visited him in the hospital the day after his surgery, a moment that reflected both relief and support. With his health restored, Eli is now focused on providing for his family once again.