Holy Family Virika Hospital

Tumworobere is a woman from Uganda. She is a mother of two daughters, who are both in school. She is a primary school teacher. Tumworobere is pregnant with another child. Her doctors want her to undergo a C-section. This will ensure that delivery is safe for her and her child. The procedure is scheduled for May 17 and will cost $240. She says, "I enjoy watching movies during my free time."

Mugisa is a fisherman from Uganda. He is married and a father of four children. For eight years, Mugisa has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him weakness and pain and if not treated, the hernia may result in intestinal tissue damage and death. Fortunately, on May 15, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Mugisa's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, "After surgery I will resume with my work of fishing."

Kanyesige is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother of two children. Kanyesige has developed an umbilical hernia. This hernia causes her weakness and pain. Fortunately, on May 15, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Kanyesige's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. She says, "After surgery I will not feel the pain that I am feeling now."

Bwambale is a student from Uganda. He is the sixth born out of ten children. He wants to be a doctor after his studies. His parents are farmers. Bwambale developed a swelling on his right upper thigh in 2017. He finds it hard to run and play and sometimes he misses classes because of pain. Bwambale traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On May 15, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Bwambale needs help to raise $196 to fund this procedure. He says, "I like athletics."

Akanyijuka is a baby from Uganda. He is the youngest of two children. For two months, Akanyijuka has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area. This hydrocele causes him pain and discomfort. Fortunately, on May 15, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $185 to fund Akanyijuka's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. His mother says, "After surgery of my son I will be very happy."

Birungi is a farmer from Uganda. He is a father of six children: two girls and four boys. They are all in school. For two years, Birungi has had right inguinal scrotal hernia and left hydrocele. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort and this is affecting his ability to work. Fortunately, on May 15, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Birungi's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, “I like playing football during my free time.’’

Karahanyuze is a farmer from Uganda. He is married and a father of eight children. His wife is a businesswoman who sells tomatoes, onions, and millet flour in the market. Since 2005, Karahanyuze has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort, and this is affecting his work performance. Fortunately, on July 25, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Karahanyuze's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, "After surgery I will continue with farming and rearing my hens."

Kabagahe is a young student from Uganda. She is in pre-school. Since birth, Kabagahe has had an umbilical hernia. If not treated, the hernia may result in intestinal tissue damage. Fortunately, on April 17, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Kabagahe's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. She says, "I like eating bananas."

Tuhaise is a student from Uganda. He is the oldest of four children. For seven years, Tuhaise has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area. This hydrocele causes him pain. Fortunately, on April 10, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $185 to fund Tuhaise's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. His mother says, "After surgery my son will have peace and resume with education."

Kabacunguzi is a student from Uganda. She wants to be a nurse in the future. For three months, she has had a left inguinal hernia. She experiences pain and has been unable to concentrate in class. Fortunately, on March 20, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Kabacunguzi's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently.

Ndyanabaingi is a farmer from Uganda. He is a father of five children. For five years, Ndyanabaingi has had a left inguinal hernia. As a result, he experiences pain and he cannot work normally. Fortunately, on March 20, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Ndyanabaingi's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, "After surgery, I am looking forward to meeting with my peers during my free time."

Atugonza is a student from Uganda. For three years, Atugonza has had an umbilical hernia. This hernia causes her weakness and pain. Fortunately, on June 19, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Atugonza's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently.