African Mission Healthcare

Uganda

Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale

Patients at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale

Harriet is a 57-year-old mother of two, who lives in Uganda. Years ago, she lost her husband and when life became extremely difficult, her aunt supported her in starting a roadside grocery business where she sells tomatoes, carrots, mangoes, and cabbage. Through this effort, she has been able to sustain her household and support her children’s education. Her eldest child has just completed Senior 6, while the youngest is in Senior 3. She works tirelessly to provide her children with an education so they can have a bright future. Three years ago, Harriet began to experience troubling symptoms, including swelling in her neck, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, daily headaches and neck pain, especially when turning her head. She visited a nearby health center where she was given oral medication, and advised to seek care from a larger health facility. However, due to limited finances, she resorted to traditional treatments, including native herbs, which she used for almost a year without any improvement. Recently, Harriet learnt that one of her customers had received surgical care for the same condition she had, at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale. The news gave her hope. When her children were home for holidays, she finally had the opportunity to visit the hospital for a review. Harriet was diagnosed with an obstructive goiter, an abnormally enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth and other bodily functions. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Harriet receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 3rd at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and she and her family need help raising money to fully fund the surgery and her care. Harriet says, “The pain I am going through is too much, my income capacity can’t enable me raise the money needed to cover my hospital bill. I kindly seek your support.”

$40raised
$212to go

Jovitah is a 24-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. When she was three years old, Jovitah and her sister lost their father, leaving them under the care of their mother. Their mother worked tirelessly to ensure they grew up cared for, but sadly, she also passed away in 2008. Jovitah and her sister then went to live with their grandmother. Though Jovitah's grandmother raised them as best as she could, she was unable to support them to reach their desired level of education due to financial constraints. After leaving school, Jovitah got married at the age of 17. Presently, she and her husband engage in farming, mainly growing beans, maize, and potatoes for home consumption, and selling the surplus to generate some income for the family. The couple have one child enrolled in Primary 1. Jovitah got pregnant a second time, but unfortunately she and her husband lost their baby a few days after the birth. Jovitah is currently expecting her third 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. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Jovitah undergo a C-Section on February 5th. This procedure will cost $252, and Jovitah needs your support. Jovitah says, “With your support, I look forward to a successful delivery with results of a healthy baby, hoping to continue with farming to sustain my family after a full recovery.”

$41raised
$211to go

47-year-old Edgadi is a small-scale farmer living in Uganda. She and her husband have one child, and also live with Edgadi's mother, who was recently widowed. Despite facing many hardships earlier in her life, Edgadi managed to complete Senior Four. To make ends meet, she and her husband do farming on their small piece of land, where they mostly grow food crops for home consumption, while selling any surplus to earn some income. Ten years ago, Edgadi began to experience troubling symptoms, including an anterior neck swelling, headaches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and pain when swallowing. She first sought treatment at a local hospital, but found no relief. She later visited another medical center, where she was advised to undergo surgery. As she could not raise the required funds, she returned home. She then tried local remedies, but she still couldn't find any relief. Eventually, a friend who knew someone who had been treated for a similar condition, advised her to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale. At the hospital, Edgadi was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck, which produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth and other bodily functions. Edgadi needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Edgadi receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 10th, during which surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and Edgadi and her family need your help to raise the funds. Edgadi says: “I have had this condition for a very long time, and even reaching this point, where I can hope for surgery, feels like a miracle. However, I am unable to raise the funds needed for the operation, and therefore, I kindly seek your support.”

$85raised
$167to go

Daphine is a sociable 45-year-old woman from Uganda. Born into a large family of 13 children, she went to school until Primary 5, but had to drop out due to her family's financial constraints. Daphine later got married at 17, and together with her husband, they have 5 children. To sustain their household, she and her husband engage in farming, mainly growing food crops for home consumption and selling the surplus to earn income. For about two years now, Daphine has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. Her symptoms subsided after seeking treatment, but about nine months ago, the symptoms recurred, this time more severely. She again sought care at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale, where she was treated by a gynecologist, and her condition temporarily improved. Unfortunately, the symptoms have since returned, prompting further investigations. Daphine has been diagnosed with a premalignant cervical lesion. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Daphine's surgery. On March 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital. Once recovered, Daphine will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Daphine says, “There has never been a day that passes without bleeding. I am very worried for my health, but have no way of affording the funds needed for my surgery. I kindly request your support.”

$120raised
$99to go

Shine is 29 years old and a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She grows food crops such as beans, potatoes, and maize, while her husband earns a living through brick‑making. They work hard to support their three young children. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, and her happiest moment each day is when the whole family sits together to share a meal after a long day in the fields. Shine is pregnant, and 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 Shine undergo a C-Section on March 12th. This procedure will cost $252, and Shine needs your support. Shine says, “I lay all my hope for the success of my surgery upon you because other than that, I have nowhere to get the money they need for my surgery. I kindly appeal for your support.”

$177raised
$75to go

Andrew is a two-year-old boy from Uganda. He is the lastborn in a family of three children, with an older brother and sister who are both attending school. His mother is a small-scale farmer and his father earns a living through boda-boda transport. Andrew can speak a few words in his local language and is a playful and cheerful child who is just beginning to take his first steps. Since shortly after birth, Andrew has had 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. His mother was initially advised to wait and give him time to grow before further intervention. Over time, however, the swelling began to appear more frequently and worsened, affecting his ability to walk and causing him to fear movement due to pain. Recently, he has become increasingly irritable, crying frequently and vomiting after eating. Fortunately, on May 5th, Andrew will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. His family is seeking support to raise $230 to fund the surgery, which will allow him to live more comfortably and pain-free. Andrew’s mother expressed, “My greatest wish is to see my son get better. If I were financially able, I would do everything possible to ensure that he undergoes the surgery. Unfortunately, at the moment, I am unable to afford the cost, yet surgery is the only option for his complete recovery. I therefore humbly seek your support.”

$49raised
$181to go

Hamis is a cheerful, outgoing, and confident five-year-old from Uganda. He is the middle child in his family of three, with his older brother in Primary Four and his younger sister just starting nursery school. Hamis loves exploring new things. While he was at the hospital, his curiosity was evident. Upon noticing the computers in the office, he would quietly sneak over and start pressing every button he could find. When asked about school, Hamis responded confidently and enthusiastically, proudly sharing the name of his school, teachers, and best friend. Hamis and his best friend play football, have lunch, and walk to and from school together. Academically, he is doing well and recently ranked fifth in a class of sixteen pupils. At home, Hamis is equally active and helpful. He fetches water, collects firewood, and especially enjoys washing utensils. His parents are both small-scale farmers who work hard to provide for their family. Since Hamis was four years old, he has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area. Initially, it did not seem to cause any concern, but over time, the swelling continued to increase, appearing intermittently and causing him significant discomfort. As the condition worsened, Hamis complained of pain. Seeking medical help, his mother took him to a nearby hospital, where he was examined and recommended for surgery. Unfortunately, his family could not afford the cost of the procedure and were given pain medication and advised to return home. As time passed, the pain became increasingly severe. During a subsequent visit to a nearby clinic, a nurse learned of our medical partner's surgical support services available at Nyakibale Hospital and referred the family there. At Nyakibale Hospital, the surgeon explained that if the condition is left untreated, the hydrocele could become infected, potentially leading to serious complications that may affect his reproductive health in the future. Hamis needs to undergo surgery to relieve his pain and prevent further complications. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On June 2nd, Hamis will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at AMH's care center. AMH is requesting $146 to fund Hamis's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Hamis's mother said, "It pains us so much seeing our son in pain. Being a determined child, sometimes when he says so, we think he is kidding, but it seems true that he is in pain. The only option we are given for a complete recovery is surgery, but we are unable to raise the money they need. We kindly appeal to you for support."

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Annet is 46 years old and a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother of nine children, four sons and five daughters. Her husband works as a builder. She enjoys listening to the radio, especially after work, and her favorite meal is potatoes and beans, which is one of the most common foods grown and eaten in southwestern Uganda. Since February 2025, Annet has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, backache, limb paralysis, abdominal discomfort, and generalized body weakness. When she visited the hospital, she was examined and found to be hypertensive, and an ultrasound scan was done. She has been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia and polyps and surgery was recommended. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Annet's surgery. On February 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care facility, Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Annet will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Annet says, “Even right now, the pain I am going through is too much. The only thing keeping me going are the painkillers. I would not be able to afford the cost of surgery on my own.”

$219raised
Fully funded

Kedress is a humble, soft‑spoken, respectful, confident, and caring lady in her early 60's. She is of Rwandese descent but a Ugandan by citizenship and marriage. Kedress is a mother of eight children—four sons and four daughters. Her eldest son is a teacher, one is a peasant farmer, and another serves in the army. All her daughters are married and are peasant farmers. Although Kedress never attended school, with the help and training of her children, she has learned to write her name and her native language very well. Kedress lost her husband in 2017, and ever since, she has survived through farming. She grows food crops mainly for home consumption but sells the surplus to generate income for her family. Kedress also owns one or two cows from which she gets milk, mostly for home use. She says she cannot go a day without having a cup of milk. For a year, Kedress has had a left inguinal hernia. The condition causes her pain when she stands, sits, or lifts heavy objects, and it tends to disappear when she lies down to rest. She first visited a nearby hospital, where a scan indicated that she had a hernia. However, due to financial constraints, Kedress did not undergo surgery at that time. When the pain became severe again, she came to Nyakibale Hospital, where she was reviewed and diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia. For complete recovery, Kedress was recommended for a herniorrhaphy. Unfortunately, she is unable to raise the funds needed for the surgery and kindly appeals for your support. Fortunately, on March 17th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Kedress's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Kedress says, “When operated on, I hope that I may regain my health. Otherwise, I am experiencing a lot of pain. Because of finances, I really don’t know what to do. I kindly appeal to you for support.”

$230raised
Fully funded

Irene is a 26-year-old woman from Uganda. She grew up as the youngest of four siblings, with one brother and two sisters. Irene's father passed away in 2000. Irene studied up to Senior Four but was unable to continue with further education due to a lack of school fees. While she enrolled in a nursery‑teaching course, financial constraints prevented her from being able to complete the training. Irene married her husband six years ago, and they have two children. Their oldest is five and in Primary One class at school, and their youngest is two and in the baby class. Irene runs a small retail business that helps sustain their family, while her husband earns a living through his boda‑boda business. During her free time, Irene enjoys taking care of her family. Irene is currently expecting her third child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section in order to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Irene undergo a C-Section on May 7th. This procedure will cost $252. Irene shared, "It will be a blessing to deliver with your support because my biggest worry was the hospital bill payment; otherwise, I hope for a fruitful and successful delivery."

$252raised
Fully funded

Vasta is a 70-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. She grew up with one younger sister and lost both of her parents at a very young age. When their mother died, Vasta’s sister was only two months old, and Vasta took on the responsibility of caring for her. Because of this, she never had the opportunity to attend school or marry. Through years of farming, Vasta has worked hard to support her sister’s education. Her sister later became a teacher and now helps care for Vasta. At her age, Vasta does not do much work at home, but on good days, she joins others in weeding the banana plantation. Her favorite meal is matooke served with meat or beans. About 30 years ago, Vasta noticed a swelling at the front of her neck. For many years, it did not cause pain. Over time, however, she began to experience pain when swallowing, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath. As her symptoms worsened, Vasta sought care at a nearby government health center but was advised to seek treatment at a larger facility. Because of limited finances and temporary relief from pain medication, she was unable to follow up at that time. Recently, when her symptoms became more severe, Vasta’s granddaughter brought her to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital. After examination and testing, doctors diagnosed her with a non-toxic multinodular goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Doctors recommended surgery to prevent her symptoms from worsening. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is supporting Vasta’s care. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 3rd where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. The surgery costs $252, and Vasta and her family need support to fund her treatment. Vasta says, “Other than this problem, I have been fine and have never had any other problem, but I believe with your support, I will be operated on and will get well.”

$252raised
Fully funded

Formius is 35 years old and a farmer from Uganda. She is the firstborn in a family with one sister and one brother, both of whom have families and are also peasant farmers. She completed Primary 7 but, due to a lack of school fees, could not continue her education. She worked as a domestic helper until she got married. She and her husband have three children. Both she and her husband farm, mainly growing food crops for home consumption and selling surplus to generate income for the family. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, cleaning, or caring for her family. Formius 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 Formius undergo a C-Section on January 15th. This procedure will cost $252, and Formius needs your support. Formius says, “I kindly appeal to you for support; otherwise, with my financial situation, I don’t think I will be able to afford my surgery by myself.”

$252raised
Fully funded