Kakuru is a 55-year-old woman who along with her husband adopted two children who are now 10 and 6 years old. Their family relies on her husband's carpentry work to provide for their daily needs. For the past two years, Kakuru has had lower abdominal pain and bleeding, symptoms which have affected her daily life. She is not able to do strenuous work due to associated back pain. Kakuru came to Nyakibale Hospital after she heard about their surgery program. Upon undergoing medical review, Kakuru was diagnosed with multiple myomas and cervical polyps that require a hysterectomy. During this procedure, surgeons will remove her uterus. If not treated, she would be at high risk of complications including anaemia. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Kakuru's surgery. On April 23rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kakuru will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kakuru shared, “I hope that if I am able to undergo operation with your support, my life will get back to normal and I will be able to continue raising our children."

Kagora is a 61-year-old married father. He and his wife have six children, including four daughters and two sons. He earns a living by growing bananas and coffee on his land. For three years, Kagora has had a bilateral inguinal hernia. The hernia causes him pain, especially when he coughs, carries heavy loads, or walks long distances. Without treatment, the hernia could become strangulated. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Kagora receive treatment. On June 8th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. Now, AMH is requesting $230 to fund Kagora's surgery. Once complete, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Kagora shared, “my doctor says the only treatment to my condition is surgery and yet my pockets are really dry to help me afford it. If I am given your support, the surgery will be done and I will regain my health and resume with my activities well.”

Mugyenzi is a 65-year-old married father of nine children. Two of his children are nurses, one is a teacher, and the others are all married and work as small scale farmers. He and his wife earn a living through small scale farming too. They have bananas, coffee, and raise two cows from which they get milk for home consumption. Mugyenzi came to the hospital with a left scrotal swelling that he has had for four years. It started as a small swelling with no pain, but it has gradually grown. Recently, he has experienced pain, and has difficulty sitting or lying down. Mugyenzi was introduced to a surgical support program at our medical partner's care center by a friend. After examination by the doctor, he was diagnosed with a bilateral hernia and an excision treatment was recommended. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Mugyenzi to receive treatment. On May 25th, he will undergo a cystectomy at AMH's care center and now AMH is requesting $220 to cover the cost of his surgery. Mugyenzi shared, “I hope of getting better and recovering to continue with farming to sustain my family.”