Rushoroza Hospital

Olivia is a 34-year-old mother of four from Uganda. She lives with her husband and children, and the family depends mainly on small-scale farming for their livelihood. Their income is very limited and often insufficient to meet the family's basic needs. Her husband supplements farming with casual labor whenever work is available in order to support the family and contribute towards the children's education. About three years ago, Olivia developed a mass on her left lower limb, which has over time increased in size and become increasingly painful. She has also experienced episodes of bleeding from the mass. Her ability to move has become severely restricted - she can no longer walk independently and currently depends on a wheelchair and the assistance of her attendants to move around and perform some of her daily activities. Olivia sought medical assistance from Rushoroza Hospital, where upon review, doctors recommended an amputation of her lower limb to prevent the symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Olivia is scheduled to undergo the operation on September 2nd, and AMH is requesting $255 to fund Olivia's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. After recovering, Olivia is most looking forward to beginning a new chapter of her life with less pain, improved mobility, and greater independence. Olivia shared, “For the past three years, I have lived with constant pain and a condition that has taken away my ability to walk and work as I used to. I am now hopeful that I can receive the surgery recommended by the doctors and finally have a chance to live without this terrible pain. I know losing my leg will not be easy, but I would rather have a chance to live and care for my children than continue suffering like this. I humbly request donors to make it possible for me to receive the surgery I need. Your support would give me hope for a better life, and a future for my children.”

Rodgers is 43 years old and a father of one from Uganda. He works as a small vehicle driver. His wife engages in small-scale farming to support their immediate and extended family. In his free time, he enjoys jogging and participating in sports to maintain his health. For the past five years, Rodgers has had an umbilical hernia. Rodgers has lived with a painful umbilical swelling that has progressively affected his quality of life. He repeatedly relied on painkillers obtained from different health facilities in an attempt to control the discomfort, but the relief was only temporary. The swelling causes significant pain, particularly when lifting objects, sitting, standing, and driving. Because his work requires him to remain seated for long periods, the condition has become especially disabling and has forced him to miss work on several occasions, reducing the income that supports his family and dependants. Fortunately, on September 1st, Rodgers will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $170 to fund Rodgers's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Rodgers says, “I have spent years trying to live with this pain because I have many people who depend on me. I am a driver, but the swelling makes it difficult for me to sit and drive for long, and sometimes I miss work. I support my own family, three children who lost their fathers, and my elderly grandmother. I have borrowed money just to keep everyone going, and I cannot afford the surgery on my own. I humbly appeal to this program to help me receive this treatment. Your support will help me regain my health, return to work, and continue caring for the people who depend on me. May God bless you for standing with me during this difficult time.”

Kelethensio is is a 24-year-old young man from Uganda. He recently completed his studies, and actively seeking employment. Kelethensio is the last born child in his family, and lives with his mother following the loss of his father. He hopes to become self-reliant, secure employment, and one day provide for the mother who has sacrificed so much to educate him and his siblings. Meanwhile, he contributes to the household through grazing the family's small livestock, and participating in small-scale farming. About a year ago, Kelethensio began to experience troubling symptoms, including a painless swelling on the front of his neck that has gradually increased in size over the past year. The swelling has significantly affected his self-confidence, emotional wellbeing, and interactions with his peers, causing him to become withdrawn and, at times, neglect himself because of concerns about his appearance. Kelethensio had never used medication to treat the swelling. After learning from a village mate who had received successful treatment at Rushoroza Hospital, he decided to seek medical attention there. He saved what little he could from casual work to pay for transport and travelled approximately two hours by public transport. Upon arrival at the hospital, he was assessed, and underwent the necessary investigations. Kelethensio has been diagnosed with goitre, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Kelethensio receive treatment. On September 1st, he is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy, where surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333, and he and his family need help raising the funds. Kelethensio says, "I am grateful that I came to Rushoroza Hospital and that the doctors have identified the cause of the swelling, and the treatment I need. However, I became very worried when I learned that I need an operation because I have just completed my studies and I am still unemployed. I humbly appeal to the donors to support me, so that I can receive the surgery I need. Your assistance would relieve me from the physical and emotional burden this swelling has caused me and would also spare my elderly mother from a financial burden she cannot manage. I dream of becoming a self-reliant man, finding work, and supporting my mother who has sacrificed so much for me. May God richly bless you for your kindness and generosity."

Hildah is a 32-year-old mother of two from Uganda. She and lives with her husband and their two children. Hildah's husband is a trained secondary school teacher, but has not found formal employment. Hildah runs a small business to earn income for her family. She is currently in her fourth pregnancy, having lost one pregnancy before. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hildah undergo a C-Section on September 1st. This procedure will cost $214, and Hildah needs your support. Hildah says, “I have worked hard to support my family, but my small business does not provide enough to meet all our needs. After losing one pregnancy before, I am praying for the safe arrival of this baby, but I am worried because I cannot afford the operation I have been advised to undergo. I humbly appeal to the donors to stand with me and help me receive the care I need. Your support will give me hope, protect my life and my baby, and allow me to return home to my children. May your kindness bring hope to my family when we need it most.”

Shallon is a 31 year-old mother of three from Uganda. She is a homemaker who lives with her husband and three children in a rented two-room brick house. All three children attend nearby schools, but meeting their educational needs has become increasingly difficult because the family depends entirely on her husband's modest income as a boda boda rider around Kabale Town. Much of Shallon's daily life is devoted to caring for her children and managing household responsibilities. She is currently expecting her fourth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Shallon undergo a C-Section on September 1st. This procedure will cost $214, and Shallon needs your support. Shallon says, “I am deeply grateful for the care I have received, but I am worried because my family cannot afford the operation I need. I humbly appeal to the donors to stand with me and help me safely welcome my baby. Your support will give me hope, protect my life and my baby's life, and allow me to return to my three children. May your kindness become the hope of a mother and the future of a family.”

Judith is a 38-year-old mother of three from Uganda. Her husband is a trained teacher but currently without formal employment, while she works as a small-scale farmer. Judith is currently expecting her fourth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. When Judith was informed about the recommended operation and the expected hospital costs, she became deeply concerned because the family's limited income is already stretched by the needs of their young children and household expenses. Although she understands that the operation is important for her safety and that of her unborn baby, she worries about how to afford treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Judith undergo a C-Section on September 1st. This procedure will cost $214, and Judith needs your support. Judith says, “I have gone through CS deliveries before, and I understand how important it is to follow the doctors's advice for my safety and that of my baby. However, my family has very limited income, and the needs of my young children already place a heavy burden on us. I humbly appeal to the donors to help me receive the operation I need. Your support will give me hope, protect my life and my baby's life, and allow me to return home to the children who depend on me. May your kindness bring hope to my family when we need it most.”

Maxensia is a 30-year-old mother of two young children from Uganda. She is a hardworking small-scale farmer who lives with her husband and children. Her husband works as a boda-boda rider, and together they work tirelessly to provide for their family. Maxensia's family relies greatly on her contribution through farming and household responsibilities. Even while living with a painful condition, financial hardship has made it difficult for her to access specialized medical care, despite repeatedly seeking help from nearby health facilities. Approximately two years ago, Maxensia developed three masses in a sensitive area. Initially, she believed the swelling was a minor problem that would eventually disappear. However, the masses continued to grow over time, causing persistent pain and discomfort that gradually affected many aspects of her daily life. Activities that were once routine, including walking long distances, working in the garden, sitting comfortably, and carrying out household responsibilities, became increasingly difficult and painful. Maxensia heard about our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, through a radio announcement, and decided to travel to the hospital for assessment. She has been diagnosed with cystic masses, and an excision surgery has been recommended. What Maxensia desires most is the opportunity to regain her health, continue providing for her family, and watch her children grow. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On September 1st, Maxensia will undergo mass excision surgery to treat her condition. Now, Maxensia needs help to raise $261 to fund this procedure. She says, "For more than two years, I have lived with this pain, hoping that one day I would find help. Every day is a struggle, but I keep going because my children need me. I wish to be healthy again so that I can work on my farm, care for my family, and watch my children grow. My husband and I have done everything we can, but we cannot afford the surgery I need. I humbly ask for assistance to get this surgery. Your kindness will give me a second chance at life and restore the hope I have almost lost."

Amelia is a 40-year-old mother of four children, from Uganda. She is a small-scale farmer who cultivates her small piece of land to provide food and meet the basic needs of her household. Although life has never been easy, she has always faced challenges with courage and determination, believing that through hard work she could give her children a better future. Amelia first noticed a painful swelling in a sensitive area about eight months ago. The swelling gradually increased in size and became increasingly painful over time. Amelia found it increasingly difficult to perform the physically demanding activities required for farming. Walking long distances, bending while working in the farm, lifting heavy loads, and even sitting comfortably became challenging. She sought treatment from several health centers and faithfully followed the advice and medications she was given, hoping to regain her health. When her condition failed to improve, a close friend encouraged her to seek specialized care at our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. There, she was diagnosed with cervical fibroids, and the surgical team recommended polypectomy as the most appropriate treatment. Without the recommended surgery, she will continue to experience persistent pain and discomfort, limiting her ability to work, care for her children, and support her family. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On September 1st, surgeons at Rushoroza Hospital will remove the mass. Now, Amelia needs help to raise $261 to fund this procedure. Amelia says, "For more than 10 months, I have lived with constant pain because of this swelling. I visited different health centers hoping to find treatment, but my condition never improved. A friend encouraged me to come to Rushoroza Hospital, where the doctors finally discovered the cause of my illness and told me that surgery is the only treatment that can restore my health. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the surgery cost. I humbly appeal to donors to help me receive this surgery. Your kindness will free me from pain, allow me to care for my children again, and give my family renewed hope."

Burasidia is a 66-year-old woman from Uganda. She is a small-scale farmer and weaver, who never had the opportunity to attend school. She lost her husband 37 years ago and has since raised her family on her own. She is the mother of eight children, although two have passed away. Her children provide her support whenever possible, but they have no formal employment, and face financial challenges of their own. For the past year, Burasidia has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms which have worsened over time. An ultrasound revealed that she has uterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. She is scheduled to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy on September 2nd. Burasidia needs your help in raising $319 to fund the surgery. Once recovered, she will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Burasidia said, "I am deeply grateful to the medical team at Rushoroza Hospital for welcoming me, examining me, and helping me understand the condition that has caused me pain for the past year. When I was told that I needed surgery and learned about the cost, I became very worried and discouraged. The little I have is already needed to support my grandchildren and keep them in school. I humbly appeal to the donors to come to my support and help me receive the surgery I need. Your assistance would relieve me from the pain I have endured for the past year, and give me hope of returning home to my grandchildren in better health."