Babuhe is an 68-year-old mother from Uganda. She is a widow who lost her husband in 2013. As a farmer and mother of five, she relies on the few produces from her farm to sustain daily life.
About 20 years ago, she started experiencing lower abdominal pains. She had been managing the pain with medications prescribed from several clinical visits made. As the pain gradually worsened, she has slowed her efforts on the farm and she is no longer able to carry heavy loads.
Babuhe came to Rushoroza Hospital and was diagnosed with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Doctors are recommending that she have a total abdominal hysterectomy, but Babuhe is not able to raise the funds required for her surgery. Her children are not able to support her financially and she appeals for financial assistance.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $228 to fund Babuhe’s surgery. On October 14th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Babuhe will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and her quality of life will improve.
Babuhe says: “I hope to live a normal life again after the surgery. I will resume my farming to be able to sustain and develop my family.”