Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale

Agnes is a 30-year old mother from Uganda. She earns a living through a small roadside grocery business where she sells tomatoes, onions, cabbages, and other household items. To supplement the family's needs, she also practices small-scale farming. Her husband works as a boda boda motorcycle taxi rider. Together, they are raising three school-going children, and when she is not working, she spends her time caring for her husband and children. During her free time, she enjoys taking care of her family. Agnes 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 Agnes undergo a C-section on September 2nd. This procedure will cost $252, and Agnes needs your support in raising money to fund the procedure. Agnes shared, “It will be a blessing delivering under your support because for the past two times I’ve delivered by surgery. I kindly appeal for your support for the success of my delivery.”

Agatha is a 37-year-old mother of one from Uganda. She and her husband both work as farmers and casual laborers. Agatha hopes to one day start a shop of her own. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Agatha is currently expecting her second 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 Agatha undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Agatha needs your support. Agatha says, “I don’t see anywhere to get the money needed for my surgery, but I believe that with your support, my surgery will be successful.”

Edria is a 52-year-old woman from Uganda. She and her husband have been married for 33 years, and together had five children. The couple depends on farming for their livelihood, growing food crops for home consumption and selling the surplus for income. For the past two years, Edria has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. Following a referral to Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale, she was assessed by a gynecologist and underwent an ultrasound scan. She has been diagnosed with multiple uterine myomas (fibroids). 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 Edria's surgery. On September 3rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Edria will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Edria says, “We have grown in age. Because I am sick and my husband suffered a stroke at home too, I kindly appeal to you for support; otherwise, I don’t think we will be able to raise the money needed for my surgery.”

Ronah is a 26-year-old woman from Uganda. She and her husband rely on farming for their livelihood. Ronah is also a trained hairdresser, and hopes to open a hair salon someday. Ronah 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 Ronah undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Ronah needs your support. Ronah says, “We don’t have much at home to enable us to even sustain a modest living. I kindly appeal to you for support; otherwise, I don’t think I will be able to raise the money needed for surgery by myself.”

Hellen is a 33-year-old teacher from Uganda. Growing up, Hellen was hardworking, determined, ambitious, and focused. She successfully completed her studies, graduating as a Grade III primary school teacher. She now works at a primary school, earning about USD 45 per month. Her husband is also a teacher at the same school. Together, they work hard to support their family, but their combined income is only enough to cover basic household needs and is insufficient to meet unexpected medical expenses.. Hellen 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 Hellen undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Hellen needs your support. Hellen says, “Even though both of us work, our income is only enough to sustain us as a family, but can’t enable us raise the money they need for my surgery. I kindly seek your support.”

Grace is a 30-year-old mother of two from Uganda. Although she earned a Bachelor's degree, Grace has been unable to find a job in her field, and currently works as a small-scale farmer alongside her husband. The income they earn from farming helps them meet their family's basic needs, but it is often unpredictable and insufficient to cover major expenses. Grace 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 Grace undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Grace needs your support. Grace says, “Without your support, luck is not on our side because of limited finances. I kindly appeal to you for support, otherwise I don’t think we will be able to raise the amount of money we need for my surgery by ourselves.”

Doreen is a 33-year-old mother of three from Uganda. Since she was young, Doreen's ambition had always been to become a doctor. Unfortunately she lost her father while young, and could not advance further due to financial difficulties. Presently, Doreen is married with three children, all school-going. She works as a small-scale farmer, while her husband is a boda boda rider. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children, visiting friends, and participating in community activities. She also enjoys listening to health-related discussions and learning about ways to care for others, reflecting her long-standing dream of pursuing a career in healthcare. Doreen is currently expecting her fourth 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 Doreen undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Doreen needs your support. Doreen says, “It’s unfortunate that as a family, we are constrained financially. I can’t afford the money needed for my surgery, and kindly seek your support."

Scovia is a 31-year-old mother of three from Uganda. Growing up, she dreamed of becoming a banker, but was unable to advance in her education due to a lack of school fees. Scovia is now a trained hairdresser, and while she seeks for capital to establish a hair salon, she works alongside her husband as a small-scale farmer. Scovia is currently expecting her fourth 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 Scovia undergo a C-Section on September 3rd. This procedure will cost $252, and Scovia needs your support. Scovia says, “It will be a blessing undergoing my surgery under your support, because at home we surely have nothing even to sell off to afford the surgery. I appeal to you for support.”

Annamary is a retired 56-year-old Grade 3 teacher from Uganda, who now earns a living through small scale subsistence farming. She is a mother of six children, all of whom are currently in school. As a mother, Annamary finds great joy in seeing her children excel academically and hopes they will grow into successful and responsible adults in the future. Three years ago, Annamary began to experience troubling symptoms, including swelling on the front part of her neck. Initially, the swelling was associated with pain when swallowing and discomfort whenever she carried loads on her head. Over time, her symptoms gradually worsened, affecting her daily life and overall wellbeing. She also experiences difficulty in breathing, particularly when lying down to sleep, which leaves her exhausted, affecting her ability to carry out daily activities. Annamary sought care at a nearby clinic, where a doctor examined her and prescribed oral medication. However, she was advised to seek further evaluation at a larger hospital and consult a surgeon. Due to financial constraints, she was unable to pursue the recommended treatment for over two years. When the pain and breathing difficulties became more severe, her husband took her to see a specialist, and she was diagnosed with goiter, an enlargement of the 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 Annamary receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on September 8th 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 the funds. Annamary says, “Surgery is my only option. I kindly seek your support to fund the surgery I need.”

Peninnah is 46-year-old mother of one from Uganda. She works as a small-scale farmer, and has one son who is a senior school student. For the past year, Peninnah has been experiencing a hard palpable mass in her abdomen. Concerned about the swelling, she sought medical attention and underwent evaluation where medication was prescribed. Although the medication initially provided relief, her condition gradually worsened over time. She began experiencing other uncomfortable gynecological symptoms which have affected her daily activities. Seeking specialized medical care, she went to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital, where she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus. 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 Peninnah's surgery. On September 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Peninnah will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Peninah says, “Dear donors, all I have been left with to have my health back is surgery. With my finances, am not in position to afford the treatment, and kindly seek your support.”

Allan is a 19-year-old from Uganda. He comes from a family of five children and is the only boy among four sisters. He left school and began making bricks to earn a living, a trade he continues to practice today. However, due to his current health condition, performing such physically demanding work has become increasingly difficult. Nine years ago, Allan started to experience swelling in a sensitive area in his body. When it started, the swelling caused minimal discomfort, and because the pain was bearable, he did not seek medical attention. Over the years, the swelling persisted and gradually became more problematic. Allan was diagnosed with a hydrocele and is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on September 8th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $146 to fund Allan's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Allan says, “I no longer even work because of the pain. The swelling causes me a lot of pain. I kindly appeal to you for support for the success of my surgery so that I can also be given a second chance in life to live a normal and healthy life.”

Talent is 30 years old and a father of one from Uganda. He recently secured work as a taxi conductor, hoping to improve his family's circumstances, but his health condition has greatly affected his ability to work and earn an income. For the past 10 years, Talent has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area of his body. Because the swelling was not painful and did not significantly interfere with his daily activities, he never paid much attention to it or sought medical care. However, it started to cause discomfort and pain, affecting his ability to work. Talent learned about our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a left scrotal hydrocele. Following assessment, the surgical team recommended a hydrocele repair as the appropriate treatment. On September 8th, he will undergo surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $146 to fund Talent's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Talent says, “I am the only engine that drives my family. Without health, I have no job. Without a job, I can’t provide anything to my family. Kindly I hope for your support to have my surgery to have my health back.”