Deogratious is a 59-year-old father of three children from Uganda. He is a small-scale farmer and has been farming almost his entire life, until he was hindered by medical conditions that prevented him from continuing. His life has been defined by hard work, which has involved waking up very early in the morning to tend to his gardens.
Deogratious recently noticed a swelling around his scrotal region. At first, due to his financial situation, he could not seek medical care and hoped that God would do a miracle for him. His situation highlights the challenges many individuals face in accessing medical care due to financial constraints. His health has deteriorated and the swelling increased since he was not treated for the condition. Meanwhile, his condition worsened and farming became too difficult.
Concerned for his life, Deogratious took the little money he had and travelled to our medical partner’s care center, Rushoroza Hospital, where he was finally diagnosed with a bilateral hydrocele. On December 2nd, Deogratious will undergo surgery to address his symptoms, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $170 to fund his procedure and care. Once completed, this treatment will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Deogratious says, “I pray for a successful surgery that would not only alleviate my physical discomfort but also enable me to continue providing for my loved ones.”

