Byamukama is an ambitious 23-year-old man who just completed his journalism degree. He has one sibling, and his mother owns a small retail shop.
Unfortunately, Byamukama has been living with a hernia in his right groin since 2005. A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through a weakened muscle or tissue. The pain has caused him difficulty walking and even standing.
In 2016, Byamukama learned about Watsi, and he decided to visit our medical partner’s care center, Holy Family Virika Hospital. He is scheduled to undergo a repair surgery on December 21.
The surgery will not only improve his quality of life, but also help to prevent further damage and blockage to his intestine. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Byamukama’s hernia repair procedure.