August 4, 2020
Mugabirwe is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She lost her husband 10 years ago. She now lives with her parents where she practices farming.
For the last 7 years, Mugabirwe has been experiencing lower abdominal pains and severe headaches. She has been diagnosed with multiple intrauterine fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $228 to fund Mugabirwe’s surgery. On August 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Mugabirwe will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and her quality of life will improve.
Mugabirwe shared, “I hope to be myself again and be able to carry on my usual farming duties, help me God.”
Mugabirwe is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She lost her husband 10 years ago. She now lives with her parents where she practices farming...
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September 9, 2020
Mugabirwe underwent a hysterectomy.
Mugabirwe underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy due to multiple intra-uterine fibroids. Our medical partner shared that her surgery was successful. She was discharged home with minimal complaints.
She believes she will be able to practice farming with ease since she will no longer be in pain. Having been relieved of the burden, Mugabirwe feels she will live a better life through hard work especially now that she is on her own; no husband and no children to support her. She will be able to sustain and develop herself. She plans to transform her farming into extensive farming if she manages to raise enough capital for investment.
Mugabirwe says, “I thank WATSI and Rushoroza hospital for the great support they have rendered towards my surgery. I have a big story to tell my friends and relatives. I will resume farming as soon as I recover completely.”
Mugabirwe underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy due to multiple intra-uterine fibroids. Our medical partner shared that her surgery was s...
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