Alfred, who is 69 years old, comes from a small village in Uganda. He had to leave school after only a few years of study, and now he and his wife work as small scale farmers.
Alfred has been experiencing intermittent swelling in both his right and left inguinal areas for the past year. He went to different clinics, and was given pain medication, but the swelling has persisted.
He shared his concerns with his son, who advised him to come to Rwibaale Health Center for an evaluation. As a result of the doctor’s examination, Alfred was diagnosed with bilateral inguinal hernias.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is seeking $234 to fund Alfred’s hernia repair surgery, which is scheduled to take place on February 15th, at Rwibaale Health Centre. After he has recovered from this procedure, Alfred should be able to resume his life, free from his current discomfort.
Alfred said: “I hope to get back to my fields after recovery.’’