Twinomugisha is a farmer from Uganda. She is a widow and a mother to three children all in school; the first child is in senior six and the other two are both in senior three. Twinomugisha graduated from college and became a Grade 3 school teacher. Her major source of income is from the small salary she earns from teaching in a primary school.
Twinomugisha came to the hospital because she had been experiencing severe colicky lower abdominal pain for the last three years. She has been experiencing abdominal discomfort and severe back pain, to the extent that she is unable to bend over. Upon further assessment and review, Twinomugisha was diagnosed with an ovarian mass. To treat her condition, she needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Twinomugisha’s gynecological surgery. On November 3rd, she will undergo a hysterectomy at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Twinomugisha will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Twinomugisha shared, “I hope to get better after my surgery and have a new life after surgery as I continue with teaching after I have fully recovered.”