Rwibaale Hospital

Molly is a 34-year-old from Uganda, and a mother of four children; three boys and one girl. She lives with her mother and her husband. Molly and her husband engage in small-scale farming to provide food for their household, and to earn a modest income. Molly has been living with a swelling in a sensitive area for the past nine years. The condition began after she sustained a cut from a razor blade. Since then, the swelling has progressively increased in size and now affects the lower part of her body. She is increasingly worried that the condition may worsen if it is not treated. The swelling is itchy and sometimes causes pain, significantly affecting her daily life. Molly learned about our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, during a medical outreach, and was advised to visit the facility for further evaluation and treatment. Molly has been diagnosed with a mass, and has been scheduled for surgery on June 2nd. Now, Molly's family needs help to raise $153 to fund this procedure. Molly says, "I hope me and my husband will be at peace again after my treatment, and can plan to have another baby."

Prisca is a 36-year-old single mother of three boys from Uganda. She lives with her mother, and they both engage in small-scale farming to provide food for household consumption and to sell any surplus for income. For the past five years, Prisca has had an epigastric hernia. She has been living with an epigastric swelling that comes and goes. However, recently the swelling has increased in size and become more persistent. The condition has significantly affected her ability to work, and she is no longer able to perform her daily activities as before. She also experiences lower abdominal pain. She has sought medical attention at various clinics, where she was given pain medication that did not provide relief. She also tried using local herbal remedies, but her condition did not improve. Prisca was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, where she will undergo hernia repair surgery on June 2nd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Prisca's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Prisca says, "I have to take care of my children and my mother, but I no longer work because of the condition."

Gorret is a 47-year-old woman from Uganda. She has a small business selling clothes, which provides the income she uses to support her family of four children. Eleven years ago, Gorret noticed a swelling on her head. It started small, but it started to grow bigger over time. Initially, she tried local herbal treatments and even attempted to cut it using a razor blade while applying herbs, but the condition persisted and continued to worsen. The swelling has now become large and painful. Gorret traveled to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Health Center, to be evaluated. On June 2nd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Gorret needs help to raise $153 to fund this procedure and alleviate her symptoms. Gorret says, "I hope to be well soon and look for more capital to expand my business."

Paskali is a 62-year-old father of eight children from Uganda. He is the second-born in a family of ten children. He and his wife are small-scale farmers. For the past five years, Paskali has had a hernia. He has a swelling in his lower abdomen and experiences abdominal discomfort and pain. The swelling worsens over time, and he is unable to bend or carry out physical work. As his condition has progressed, he has become increasingly weak and unable to perform his usual activities. Paskali has sought treatment from various clinics, where he was advised to undergo hernia repair surgery; however, he was unable to raise the required funds. He also tried using local herbal remedies, but there was no improvement in his condition. Fortunately, on June 2nd, Paskali will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Paskali's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Paskali says, "I cannot even bend and do work or walk long distances because of my condition."

Anacleti is a 52-year-old father of five children, three boys and two girls, from Uganda. He engages in small-scale farming together with his wife to provide food for household consumption and to sell any surplus for income. For five years now, Anacleti has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area. He has been living with a swelling in his left inguinal region, which increases when he performs strenuous work. He experiences significant pain, which has forced him to stop most of his farming activities. He is unable to walk long distances and has difficulty working in cold conditions or running. Fortunately, on June 2nd, Anacleti will undergo hydrocele repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $210 to fund Anacleti's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Anecleti says, "I hope to work, walk, and recover after treatment."

Yona is a 27-year-old father of one baby boy from Uganda. He engages in small-scale farming together with his wife to provide food for their household consumption, and to sell the surplus for income. Two years ago, Yona began to experience troubling symptoms, including on-and-off abdominal pain and back pain. He sought medical attention from different clinics but was only given painkillers, which did not relieve his condition. Over time, the pain worsened, and he has been unable to carry out his regular activities at home or work. He frequently experiences abdominal fullness, especially after meals, and is unable to walk long distances. In search of relief, Yona tried using local herbal remedies, without much relief. He was later encouraged by a friend, following advice from his pastor, to attend a medical outreach organized by our medical partner, Rwibaale Hospital. At the hospital, Yona was diagnosed with splenomegaly (enlarged spleen). Physicians have recommended a laparotomy, a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat his condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Yona's surgery. On June 2nd, he will undergo surgery at Rwibaale Health Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. Yona says, "I am glad to receive support for my surgery. I have been suffering as I could not afford the treatment that I needed."

Edward is a 65-year-old man from Uganda, married with nine children. Earlier in his life, Edward studied up to Primary 3, while his wife did not attend school at all. The couple engages in farming to sustain themselves and meet their basic needs. For the past 13 years, Edward has been experiencing on-and-off swelling in his inguinal region. He is unable to walk long distances or perform farming activities with ease. He experiences significant pain and has suffered for many years due to this condition. Edward has tried using local herbal remedies for the condition, but there has been no improvement. He was later advised to seek care at our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, for further management. Edward has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. Fortunately, on June 2nd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at Rwibaale Hospital. 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 says, "I am hopeful that the pain will be no more after surgery."

Prince is a 10-year-old boy from Uganda. A Primary 2 student, he lost his mother at a young age, and now lives with his grandfather. Prince's grandfather is a farmer, and works alongside other family members to provide food for consumption, and generate a small surplus for sale. For the past five years, Prince has been experiencing recurrent swelling in his scrotal region. The swelling comes and goes and is sometimes accompanied by fever. He also experiences pain whenever he plays or walks long distances, which has been a source of concern for his grandfather over the years. Prince was recently brought to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, for medical evaluation. He was diagnosed with a hydrocele, which is a collection of fluid in the scrotal sac, causing it to swell. Fortunately, on June 3rd, he will undergo repair surgery at Rwibaale Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Prince's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Prince's grandfather says, "I hope my grandson will play and associate well with others after recovery."

Joyce is a 10-month-old baby girl from Uganda, the fourth born in a single-parent family. Her three older siblings are all in primary school. To support the family, Joyce's mother engages in small-scale farming for household consumption, and also cooks and sells fried cassava. When Joyce was about four months old, her mother noticed a swelling around her abdomen. Concerned, she took her to several clinics, where Joyce was given pain medication and her mother advised to take her for an ultrasound scan. Due to financial difficulties, she tried using local herbal remedies to no avail. Instead, the swelling continued to increase in size and became more painful. Joyce now struggles to sleep for long periods and experiences recurrent episodes of fever. This has also affected her mother's ability to run her business effectively, as she must spend considerable time caring for her daughter. A friend advised Joyce's mother to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital. There, she was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, which is a tissue bulge in the belly button area, that occurs due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Fortunately, on June 3rd, Joyce has been scheduled for hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Joyce's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Joyce's mother says, "I hope that my daughter will regain strength and look healthier than she is now."