Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital

Ciccy is a 36-year-old woman from Uganda. She grew up as the third-born in a family of four children. Ciccy completed her education up to Senior Four, before leaving school to help her family with farming. In 2014, she married her husband. Their family lives in a two-room, mud-built house and practices small-scale farming, primarily growing beans and millet. They shared that their harvest provides only a limited income, which is barely enough to meet their family's needs. During her free time, Ciccy enjoys spending time with her family. Ciccy is currently expecting, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section because she has a multiple pregnancy in the breech presentation. This way, doctors can ensure a safe delivery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Ciccy undergo a C-Section on July 31st. AMH is requesting $207 to fund this procedure. Ciccy said, "I am grateful to God for protecting my life up to this time and for the care and love, though I do not have money to support my operation. I hope to get a positive response from the donor program. I will keep practicing farming and get money to start up a small business and support my family."

Prossy is a 40-year-old woman from Uganda who grew up as the oldest of six children. She studied up to senior six and then trained in business administration, earning her diploma after two years. Prossy worked for a few years and later married her husband, who was a primary teacher. Her family underwent hardships when her husband was arrested due to loans that the bank mishandled, but he was a signatory on. Prossy had to leave her job and sell their belongings to secure her husband's release. The financial and emotional toll has been hard, but Prossy resolved to start small-scale farming, where she grows beans and maize. Prossy visited our medical partner's hospital for antenatal care. She is currently expecting a new baby, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section due to her obstetric history. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Prossy undergo a C-section on August 4th. AMH is requesting $207 to fund this procedure. Prossy said, "I thank God for His protection and guidance since I got this pregnancy. I appreciate the services offered here at Ibanda Hospital. I hope my request will be accepted because I am financially unstable to cater for my operation. I will keep practicing farming and, after getting capital, I will start up a business again to support my family."

Shallon is a 23-year-old mother of four children from Uganda. Her husband is a small-scale farmer, and the family lives in a modest two-roomed house on a small plot of land. To support her family, Shallon works as a casual labourer on other people's farms. Three months ago, Shallon began to experience troubling symptoms, including progressive abdominal enlargement and abdominal pain after eating. She initially sought treatment at a Health Centre IV, where she was advised to go to a larger hospital for specialized surgical care. At Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, she was diagnosed with intra-abdominal mass. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $279 to fund Shallon's surgery. On August 4th, she will undergo surgery, which once completed, will relieve her painful symptoms, allowing her to go back to work and care for her children. Shallon says, "I am grateful to the medical team at Ibanda Hospital for the care, kindness, and encouragement they have shown me. The doctor has assured me that I can recover after the operation, which gives me hope for a healthier future. However, I cannot afford the cost of the surgery. I humbly appeal for financial support to help me receive this treatment. Your kindness will give me another chance to live a healthy life and continue caring for my family, as I continue practicing farming."

Getrude is a 75-year-old mother and grandmother. She lives with her elderly husband, and the couple are parents to seven children, although sadly two of them have passed on. Getrude and her husband both practice small-scale farming for a living. Recently, Getrude visited our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, due to some uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. Following a thorough medical examination by the gynaecologist, she was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that occurs when the pelvic organs descend due to weakened supporting muscles and tissues. The medical team recommended a Total Vaginal Hysterectomy (TVH), a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $256 to fund Getrude's surgery. On August 13th, she will undergo gynecological surgery to relieve her symptoms, improve her quality of life and allow her to continue caring for her family with dignity. Gertrude says, "I am hopeful that I will get healed, since I am already in the hands of doctors and nurses at Ibanda Hospital. May God bless the work of your hands. However, I need support from the donor program to cover my surgery. I will keep doing my small work of farming in my old age to keep active.’’

Stellamaris is a 55-year-old woman from Uganda. She is married and a mother of eight children. Her family depends on her because her husband is blind due to diabetes and is no longer able to work. Stellamaris engages in small-scale farming to take care of her family. She has always put the needs of her family before her own, but today, she is the one in need of a helping hand. Stellamaris was referred to our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, for a mass on her right palm. She had previously sought treatment at different clinics, where she underwent two attempts to have the mass excised. Unfortunately, the mass persisted. On August 20th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Stellamaris needs help to raise $72 to fund this procedure. Stellamaris says, "I am deeply thankful to the doctor and nurses for the care. However, I am unable to afford the hospital bills required for the operation. I kindly request you for the support for my surgery. After recovering from the operation, I will resume my daily work of farming."

Jemima is a 103-year-old woman from Uganda. She is a widow who lost her husband many years ago. Due to her advanced age, she is no longer able to work and has become dependent on the support of her family. She currently lives with one of her children, who has taken on the responsibility of caring for her. In the past, Jemima was a small-scale farmer and worked hard to provide for herself and her family. Her daughter, who is now her main caregiver, engages in small-scale farming, mainly growing beans and groundnuts. Jemima has a mass in her underarm. It was initially painless, but in recent days, it had begun to bleed when touched, causing increasing concern and requiring urgent medical attention. On August 20th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Jemima needs help to raise $72 to fund this procedure. Jemima’s daughter says, "I am hopeful that my mother will get treatment and get healed. However, I need support from the donor program to cover the cost of her surgery. I will keep doing farming and take care of my mother.’’

Joshua is a four-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the sixth-born child in a family of seven children. His father has three other wives. Joshua's mother works tirelessly to provide for her family through small-scale farming, mainly growing beans and maize. Despite her determination and hard work, her income is very limited and barely enough to meet the family’s basic needs. For three years, Joshua has had a hydrocele, a swelling caused by fluid in a sensitive area in his body. The condition had caused him discomfort and pain, affecting his daily life and making it difficult for him to fully enjoy his childhood. Fortunately, on August 20th, Joshua will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund Joshua's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Joshua’s mother says, "I thank God who has enabled me to bring my child to Ibanda Hospital; however, I am unable to raise money for the operation. I hope to get a positive response from the donor program so that my child can be supported and get healed.’’

Annet is a 34-year-old woman from Uganda. She used to work as a domestic worker, but stopped working when she got married. Her husband is a butcher, and they have two children. When Annet became pregnant for the third time and her husband learned that she was carrying triplets, he left home and has not returned. Annet became distressed and, without her husband’s support, decided to return to her mother’s home. Doctors recommend she deliver via a C-section to ensure the safety of Annet and her three babies. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Annet undergo a C-Section on August 20th. This procedure will cost $207, and Annet needs your support. Annet says, “I thank God for His protection since I conceived. I hope to be assisted since I cannot manage alone to raise money for the operation. After recovering from surgery, I will keep practicing farming and get money to start up a small business and take care of my children.’’

Flavia is a 45-year-old mother of three from Uganda. She is separated from her husband, and is the sole provider of her family. Flavia had been working as a house help to earn income, until recently when her worsening health prompted her to stop working. She and her children presently live in her parents' home. About a year ago, Flavia began experiencing gynecological symptoms that worsened over time. She sought treatment from different health facilities, but was advised to seek help from a larger hospital. Eventually, she sought medical assistance from our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, where she was diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding. Despite receiving non-surgical treatment, her symptoms continued to intensify, and recently, her doctors advised that she undergoes a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $256 to fund Flavia's surgery. On August 25th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Flavia says, “I am deeply grateful to the hospital and the medical team for the compassionate care and services they are giving me. Unfortunately, I do not have the money needed for my surgery, so I kindly appeal for your support. Your assistance will give me a chance to receive the operation and regain my health. After recovering, I hope to farm alongside my mother so that I can support myself and care for my children. I sincerely appreciate everyone who will contribute towards giving me this second chance at life.”

Erick is a 13-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the third-born child in a family of five children. Sadly, the children lost their father in 2025, leaving their mother as the sole caregiver and provider for the family. Erick is currently in Primary Seven, and hopes to continue his education and build a better future. His mother is a small-scale farmer, growing crops such as beans and millet. For three years, Erick has had a hydrocele, a swelling in a sensitive area of his body. On August 27th, Erick will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund Erick's surgery. Erick’s mother said: "I am very happy and grateful to God for guiding us safely to Ibanda Hospital, where I know my son can receive good medical care. However, I do not have enough money to meet the cost of his operation. I sincerely beg this program to support us, so that my son can receive the treatment he needs and regain his health.’’

Everlyne is a 50-year-old woman from Uganda. She is a devoted wife and mother of four children. She engages in small-scale farming, while her husband works as a builder. For the past year, Everlyne has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pain, dizziness, general body weakness, and heavy menstrual bleeding for the past year. Despite seeking treatment at several government health facilities, her condition did not improve. She has been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $256 to fund Everlyne's surgery. On July 9th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Everlyne says, "I am very happy for having seen the specialist, and he has encouraged me that I will get better after the operation. However, I don't have money for the surgery. I kindly request support. I hope I will have a successful operation. I will continue practicing farming, and I work hard to support my family."

Dorcus is a 39-year-old woman from Uganda. She works as a tailor to earn a living, and her husband is a small-scale farmer. Dorcus shares that she earns little income due to increasing competition from other tailors in the neighborhood, and the family's combined income is often not enough to meet their needs. For about 12 years, Dorcus has had an epigastric hernia, which is a bulge occurring in the upper abdomen, caused by tissue pushing through weak abdominal muscles. She went to our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, experiencing back pain and epigastric pain, which has progressively worsened. Dorcus has been scheduled for hernia repair surgery on July 9th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund Dorcus's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live healthier, and free from her symptoms. Dorcus says, “I am grateful to God for the gift of life, even though I am in pain. I appreciate the care from nurses and doctors of Ibanda hospital, and for the connection to the donor program. I hope to receive support so I can get the required treatment.”