Tumusiime is a 47-year-old married farmer from Uganda. Her husband is also a farmer, and together they have 10 children, some of whom are still in school.
For over three months, Tumusiime has been experiencing abdominal pain associated with heavy vaginal bleeding. This condition puts her at risk of developing severe anemia and could also result in other medical difficulties. Upon visiting our medical partner’s care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Tumusiime was diagnosed with uterine myomas, and a total abdominal hysterectomy was recommended.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $208 to cover the cost of Tumusiime’s total abdominal hysterectomy, which is scheduled to take place on June 29. Once completed, the treatment will hopefully spare Tumusiime from further medical complications, allowing her to live more comfortably.
“I hope to be relieved of heavy painful bleeding so as I may have good work performance at home,” shares Tumusiime.