Rebecca is a former business lady from Kenya. Rebecca used to sell clothes to earn a living. However, due to persistent abdominal pain, fatigue and backaches, she stopped and relies on her sisters for her daily upkeep. She separated from her husband since she could not bore a child and has since been living alone in a single room house in the Nairobi outskirts.
About 14 years ago, she started noting some abnormal abdominal swelling that has since persisted. She tried using herbal medicines and other hopeful therapies without fruition. Rebecca came to Kijabe Hospital in 2016 and was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. They have increased in size to the equivalent of a 37 weeks’ pregnancy. Rebecca came back in 2020 having made up her mind that should would like to move forward with a recommended hysterectomy. With successful surgery, Rebecca’s health will be restored.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $756 to fund Rebecca’s surgery. On April 30th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Rebecca will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Rebecca says, “My wish is to be treated and regain my health back. I have decided to have my uterus removed after a lengthy denial.”