Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital

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.”

Honoratus is a 51-year-old father of seven from Uganda. He and his wife have devoted their life to farming to provide for their family, growing bananas and coffee on a small piece of land. For the past three months, Honoratus has had a reducible right 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. He went to our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital, seeking medical attention due to the painful swelling. Because of financial hardship, he had been unable to seek treatment earlier. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On July 9th, he will undergo repair surgery at Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Honoratus and his family need help raising $201 to fund the surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Honoratus says, “I am humbled and grateful to God for protecting me and bringing me at Ibanda hospital to seek treatment. I hope I will be assisted on my surgery, and I hope the operation will be successful. I will keep practicing farming and get money to start up a small business.’’

Adriano is a 56-year-old father of eight children from Uganda. Until about 10 years ago, he worked as a builder but had to stop due to ill health. Since then, he has depended on small-scale farming to support his family. He lives with his wife and six of their children in a modest three-roomed mud house. About 15 years, Adriano began to experience troubling symptoms, including swelling and severe pain.The condition began as a small swelling in a sensitive area. Over the years, he sought treatment from different health facilities and experienced temporary improvement during the first five years. However, the symptoms kept recurring.This prompted him to seek specialized care at Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital where he was examined and diagnosed with haemorrhoids, which are swollen and inflamed veins in the lower rectum. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Adriano receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on July 10th, where surgeons will remove his hemorrhoids. Now, Adriano needs your help to raise $113 to support the cost of the procedure. Adriano says, "I am deeply grateful to the medical team of Ibanda hospital for their care. However, I do not have money for my surgery. I kindly request for the financial support and I hope the operation will be successful. I will continue my work of farming and caring for my family."

Geturida is a 76-year-old widow from Uganda. She is a devoted mother of five children, all of whom are now married. She currently lives with her daughter-in-law in a modest three-roomed mud house built on a small piece of land. Having never had the opportunity to attend school, she has spent her entire life working as a small-scale farmer. Today, advancing age and her debilitating condition have left her unable to work as she once did. The constant discomfort, pain, and difficulty with urination have greatly affected her dignity, independence, and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, her family survives on very limited resources and cannot afford the cost of the life-changing surgery she urgently needs. Geturida has experienced incomplete bladder emptying and a protrusion that she has endured for the past ten years. Initially, the protrusion would come out during physical activity and retract on its own. However, over time, her condition gradually worsened. She has been diagnosed with Grade III uterine prolapse accompanied by an anterior vaginal wall prolapse (cystocele), and her doctors recommend a uterine prolapse repair surgery. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On July 14th, Geturida will undergo surgery to restore her health and improve her quality of life. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $231 to fund this treatment. Geturida says, "I am deeply grateful to God for His protection and guidance throughout my life. However, I humbly appeal for your support, as my family and I are unable to raise the funds needed for the hospital. I beg for your support for my operation. I hope the surgery will be successful so I can continue to practice farming."

Angyerameres is a 46-year-old woman from Uganda. She still lives with her parents, who depend on subsistence farming for their livelihood. Angyerameres's mother shared that Angyerameres has never spoken since birth, and due to the family's extreme financial hardship, they could not afford to enroll her in a special school. For about a year now, Angyerameres has been experiencing abdominal pain. Her mother brought her to the hospital seeking specialized care after noticing that her daughter's condition had progressively worsened. Angyerameres has been diagnosed with multiple intramural and subserosal uterine fibroids. 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 Angyerameres's surgery. On July 14th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Angyerameres's mother says, "I am grateful to God for protecting my daughter since birth, even though she's never been able to speak. I hope for positive response from the donor program towards assisting with her surgery, as we are unable to afford the treatment costs. I will continue taking care of my daughter."

Fortunate, who lives in Uganda, is a 28-year-old mother of one child. She studied up to Senior Four before joining a Primary Teacher's College, where she obtained a Certificate in Education. She got married in 2019, but despite her qualifications, she has been unable to secure formal employment. She now teaches at a nearby private school, while also supporting her husband with small-scale farming. Her husband also trained as a teacher, but has been unable to find employment in his field of study. To supplement their income, Fortunate and her husband also cultivate other people's land. Sadly, Fortunate lost her first baby at birth and later experienced a miscarriage. She is currently expecting a new baby. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a Caesarean section because of her poor obstetric history. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Fortunate undergo a C-section on July 17th. This procedure will cost $207, and Fortunate needs your support. Fortunate said, "I am sincerely grateful for the excellent care and support I have received at Ibanda Hospital. I would like to thank the doctors and midwives for their dedicated care and close monitoring of my pregnancy from the very beginning until now. Unfortunately, I do not have the financial means to meet the cost of my upcoming operation. I humbly appeal for your kind financial support to help me undergo this life-changing procedure. After my operation, I hope to continue teaching while searching for a better employment opportunity."

Irene is a 46-year-old single mother of four from Uganda. She is a small-scale farmer who works hard to support her family. For eight years, Irene has been experiencing severe abdominal pain, painful menstruation, difficulty emptying her bladder, and persistent general body weakness. During this time, Irene sought treatment from several health facilities, hoping to find relief, but her condition continued to worsen. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. 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 Irene's surgery. On July 30th, 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. Irene says, "I am deeply grateful to God for His protection and guidance throughout my life. I have lived with this painful condition for many years, and it has continued to worsen. I thank God for bringing me to Ibanda Hospital, where the medical team has treated me with kindness and love. Although I cannot afford the cost of my surgery, I beg for financial support to undergo the operation. Once I recover, I look forward to returning to farming so that I can work hard to provide for my children and build a better future for my family."

William is a 49-year-old father of one from Uganda. He is a devoted husband and father who has been married for 28 years. Neither William nor his wife had the opportunity to pursue formal education. They live in a modest single-room house on a small plot of land, reflecting their humble circumstances. To sustain their family and meet their daily needs, they rely on working on other people’s farms, a physically demanding and often unstable source of income. However, William’s medical condition has made it increasingly difficult for him to continue working. Five years ago, William underwent a hernia repair surgery on the left side of his inguinal region. A year later, he developed an inguinal hernia on his right side, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. The condition has been causing him pain and discomfort, threatening his ability to provide for his family. Fortunately, on March 5th, William has been scheduled for hernia 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 William's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. William says, "I am grateful to the hospital team for connecting me to the donor program, because I cannot afford to raise money for the operation. After the surgery, I will go back and work hard to sustain my family."

Beatrice is a 37-year-old mother of three children from Uganda. She and her husband separated, and she and her children now live with her mother. She and her mother engage in small-scale farming, cultivating beans on borrowed land. Three years ago, Beatrice began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain and discomfort, accompanied by significant weight loss. An abdominal ultrasound scan revealed a mild splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen. She was diagnosed with hypersplenism associated with splenomegaly. Physicians recommend surgery to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $279 to fund Beatrice's surgery. On June 24th, she will undergo surgery at Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve her quality of life. Beatrice says, “I am very grateful to God for His protection and the doctor who connected me to the donor program. I hope I will be supported and get healed again. After the operation, I will keep practicing farming with my mother and take care of my children.”

Muhereza is a 31-year-old man from Uganda. He is married and a father of two, living with his family in a modest two-roomed mud house. Currently, Muhereza and his wife earn a living through small-scale farming to support their household. For five years, Muhereza has had a left inguinal hernia. He has endured persistent pain and swelling. The ongoing discomfort has progressively worsened. Muhereza's condition, which intensified during walking and sitting, significantly affects his daily activities and his ability to provide for his family. Fortunately, on February 10th, Muhereza will undergo a hernia 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 Muhereza's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Muhereza says, "I thank God for enabling me to come to Ibanda hospital to see the surgeon. I request the donor program's support for my surgery, as I currently lack financial means. Upon recovery, I am determined to resume farming and work diligently to support my family."