Namara is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother of four: her first and second-born are 26 and 28 years old, respectively. The third-born dropped out of fourth grade while the youngest has completed second grade and will continue with schooling if Namara manages to secure funds for school fees. Her husband is a casual laborer but has personal problems that limits his ability to provide for his family. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.
Three years ago, Namara began to experience troubling symptoms around her neck, including pain and swelling. She was diagnosed with a non-toxic goiter and she needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Namara receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on July 15th at our medical partner’s care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $307, and Namara and her family need your support.
Namara shared, “I am in pain and I pray that I may be considered for treatment. After treatment, I believe I will be able to comfortably continue with farming and be able to sustain and take good care of my family as before.”