Medius is a farmer from southwestern Uganda and a mother to five children. She lost her husband in 2008 and became the sole provider for her family. Medius shared that the limited income from her small-scale farming meant she could not afford the school fees to educate her children past primary school. Nonetheless, she is glad all of them are now grown with some already having families of their own.
Ten years ago, Medius began to experience troubling symptoms, including fatigue, breathing problems, and difficulty swallowing. She was diagnosed with a goiter. Upon learning about our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), she came in for review, and doctors determined she will need to undergo surgery to prevent her symptoms from worsening.
Fortunately, AMH is able to help Medius receive treatment to finally heal. On March 29th, she will undergo a thyroidectomy, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and she and her family requested assistance raising the funds.
Medius says, “I have had several issues with my condition. I wish this burden can be relieved from me, and I can resume farming.”
