A resident of Uganda, Munyakazi is 86 years old and father to four children.
For more than a decade, Munyakazi has been dealing with two hernias, a condition that arises when internal tissue pushes out through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Over ten years ago, Munyakazi developed a swelling in the upper part of his abdominal area, followed by another swelling in his left groin region.
The hernias cause Munyakazi pain, especially when he exerts himself physically. This makes it impossible for him to do many of the tasks associated with his livelihood, farming. Hernias also carry the risk of developing life-threatening complications, such as incarceration, when part of the intestine becomes cut off from circulation and undergoes tissue death.
Doctors at the government hospital where Munyakazi was diagnosed with hernias advised him to undergo hernia repair surgery. Although he cannot afford to pay for this operation himself, we can help him by raising $220. This funding will cover the cost of repairing both of Munyakazi’s hernias, as well as his medications, lab tests, and 14-day hospital stay.
After surgery, Munyakazi hopes to live without the daily pain he is experiencing now. He also hopes to be able to do little work around his house, such as sweeping and weeding his compound. Let’s help make it possible.