Vangilista is a 44-year-old woman from southwestern Uganda. She and her husband are both trained as teachers. While her husband still works as a teacher, Vangilista ventured into farming due to the better pay opportunities in their community.
For the last four years, Vangilista has been experiencing lower abdominal pain and other worrisome symptoms. She has been diagnosed with uterine myoma. Although she has visited different hospitals for treatments, she has been unable to find relief. When Vangilista learned about our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), she was able to visit their hospital for review. Doctors at AMH determined that she needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
On March 23rd, Vangilista will undergo surgery at AMH’s care center. Upon recovery, she will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. AMH is requesting $219 to fund her procedure.
Vangilista shared, “I hope to get relief from my pain and heal once given your support to undergo surgery.”