Rwibaale Hospital

Stella is a 47-year-old mother of six from Uganda. She was raised by her mother after her father passed away many years ago. She and her husband engage in small-scale farming, producing food for their household and selling any surplus to meet their basic needs. For more than ten years, Stella has been experiencing persistent lower abdominal pain. Her condition has worsened in recent months, with increasing back pain and heavy bleeding. Her condition has significantly affected her daily life. She is no longer able to participate in farming activities or comfortably interact with others in the community. Stellah has been taking painkillers and, at times, using local herbs in an attempt to manage the pain and bleeding, but these measures have not provided lasting relief. Stella was diagnosed with intramural fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $253 to fund Stella's surgery. On October 6th, she will undergo gynecological surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Stella says, "I hope my treatment will be successful and that I will recover and get rid of pain so that I can praise and worship the name of God."

Brendah is 22 years old and a mother of one from Uganda. She obtained a certificate in Fashion and Design and now earns a living through a small business selling scarves. Her husband holds a diploma in Agriculture and previously operated a medicine shop. Unfortunately, he was involved in an accident in August 2026 and is still undergoing treatment. As a result, he is unable to work, leaving Brendah as the sole breadwinner for the family. Brendah is currently expecting a new baby. 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. Brendah is scheduled to deliver her baby on October 12th with the help of our medical partner, Aftrican Mission Healthcare. This procedure will cost $241, and Brendah needs your support. Brendah said. "I hope to deliver my second-born child and thank God for the gift of life and children."

Edward is a four-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the youngest of eight children in a hardworking farming family. His parents are farmers who depend on seasonal maize farming to provide for their household. For the past four years, Edward has had an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue or intestines bulge through weak spots in the lower abdominal wall. He experiences significant pain in his lower abdomen and groin, making it difficult for him to participate in childhood activities. Fortunately, on October 13th, Edward will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Edward's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Edward's mother shared, "I hope this treatment will save the life of my child, and after recovery, he will be able to walk to school."

Joy is a young girl from Uganda. Joy lives with and is cared for by her single mother, who is a small-scale farmer. Two months ago, Joy developed a swelling around her abdomen accompanied by mild pain. At first, her mother thought she had been injured while playing with other children and hoped the swelling would go away on its own. As the swelling persisted, her mother sought medical guidance. Joy was diagnosed with a supra-umbilical hernia, a condition that occurs when part of the abdominal contents pushes through a weakness in the abdominal wall above the belly button. If left untreated, the hernia may grow larger and can lead to serious complications, including incarceration or strangulation of the trapped tissue, which may become a surgical emergency. Fortunately, on October 13th, Joy will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Joy's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Joy's mother shared, "I hope my girl will be able to associate well with her fellow children."

Alfred is a 63-year-old father of ten children from Uganda. To provide for their family, Alfred and his wife grow crops primarily for household consumption and sell any surplus produce to meet other basic needs. Their modest income is often insufficient to cover unexpected expenses, especially healthcare costs. For about three years now, Alfred has had a swelling in a sensitive area. As his condition has worsened, Alfred has found it increasingly difficult to work. The discomfort, pain and heaviness associated with the swelling significantly affected his quality of life and ability to earn an income for his family. Seeking relief, Alfred visited several health facilities. A friend who had previously received successful treatment advised Alfred to seek help at Rwibaale Hospital. Encouraged by this recommendation, Alfred traveled to the hospital for specialized assessment. Following a thorough examination, he was diagnosed with a left epidydimal cyst. The surgeon advised him to undergo a surgical excision to relieve his pain, restore his health, and improve his ability to work and care for his family. However, due to financial constraints, Alfred cannot afford the cost of the surgery and associated hospital expenses. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $210 to fund Alfred's surgery, which is scheduled for October 13th. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live a healthier life, free from his painful symptoms. He says, "I hope to find relief from the pain, so I can go back to my daily activities."

Andrew is a 67-year-old father of nine children from Uganda. For the past twenty years, Andrew has been living with blindness. Although his loss of sight has limited his activities, he has remained determined and has continued to supervise and participate in small tasks around his home and farm whenever possible. Seven years ago, Andrew developed a swelling in a sensitive area of his body. What began as a small swelling gradually increased in size and was accompanied by persistent pain and discomfort. Hoping to find relief, Andrew visited several clinics, where he was repeatedly given pain medication. Unfortunately, the treatment did not resolve the problem. He later turned to traditional herbal remedies, but these also failed to improve his condition. Andrew was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, where a scan revealed that he has a right epididymal cyst, a fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis, a small coiled tube located behind the testicle that stores and transports sperm. While these cysts are usually non-cancerous, they can grow over time and cause pain, swelling, discomfort, and difficulty performing everyday activities. On October 13th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, needs help to raise $153 to fund this procedure and alleviate Andrew's symptoms. Andrew says, "I am happy that my surgery will be sponsored because I had no money for treatment."

Junior is an 11-year-old primary school student from Uganda. He is the third-born child in a family of four children, all of whom are school-going. His parents depend on small-scale farming to provide food for their family and earn a modest income to pay school fees and meet other household needs. Junior has lived with a swelling in his groin since birth. Over the years, the swelling has gradually increased in size and has become painful. Due to this, Junior is no longer attending school, and is unable to run, play with friends, or participate in regular childhood activities. Worried, Junior's mother brought him to Rwibaale Hospital where he was assessed and underwent an ultrasound scan. He has been diagnosed with a left inguinoscrotal hernia, a condition where abdominal tissue protrude through a weak spot in the abdominal wall and extend downwards. The medical team has recommended hernia repair surgery to treat his condition. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Junior receive treatment. On October 13th, he has been scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery to relieve his pain, and prevent potentially life-threatening complications. Now, Junior's family needs help to fund this $234 procedure. His mother says: "I look forward to my son receiving treatment, get healthy, and resume school."

Moreen is a 22-year-old mother to two children from Uganda. She and her husband rely on small-scale farming for their livelihood, growing crops for household consumption and selling any surplus to support their family and meet daily needs. About twelve years ago, Moreen began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal fullness and discomfort, fever, and pain on the left side of her abdomen. As her symptoms worsened, she has gradually been unable to participate in farming activities and has become increasingly weak and unwell, making it difficult to care for her family. Moreen was advised to seek specialized medical care at Rwibaale Hospital, where she was diagnosed with hypersplenism, a condition in which the spleen becomes overactive and enlarges, leading to the excessive destruction of blood cells. The medical team have advised her to undergo a curative laparotomy and splenectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the diseased spleen and address the underlying condition. The surgery offers the best chance of relieving her symptoms, improving her health, and restoring her ability to care for her family and return to productive activities. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund the surgery, which has been scheduled for October 13th. Moreen says, "I hope to get well soon and resume my duties as a farmer, and take good care of my children."

Allen is a 22-year-old single mother of two young boys. To provide for her family, she works as a house help, earning a very modest income that barely covers her children's basic needs. For the past three years, Allen has been suffering from a painful condition that has steadily worsened and affected every aspect of her daily life. She experiences painful symptoms in her rear area, which has made it increasingly difficult to sit down for extended periods. The constant discomfort has affected her ability to work effectively and care for her children. Following a thorough examination at Rwibaale Hospital, Allen was diagnosed with hemorrhoids, and the surgeon recommended surgical excision to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Allen receive treatment. On October 13th, she will undergo a procedure where surgeons will remove the hemorrhoids. Now, Allen needs help to fund the $188 cost of treatment. She says, "I am hopeful that after surgery, I will be able to sit and stand normally, and eat without fear."