Judith is a vibrant, independent 49-year-old woman from Malawi. She lives alone, but she is very close with her extended family, especially her sister. Judith likes to spend time with her sister and friends. She also enjoys reading her Bible.
Judith has been experiencing gynecological issues for a large part of her adult life. Unfortunately, in the last six months, her condition has worsened. She has developed very uncomfortable symptoms, including irregular bleeding.
At our medical partner’s care center, Nkhoma Hospital, Judith was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Though these fibrous growths are not cancerous, Judith needs a hysterectomy to relieve her symptoms and ensure that the fibroids do not return. During the hysterectomy, surgeons will remove all or part of her uterus. $643 will cover the costs of this operation.
After recovering from her surgery, Judith will be able to return to a normal life. She says, “I am looking forward to being a new me!”