Zakaria is a farmer who many years ago completed primary school and has been farming since. He is a father of five. All of his children are married and have their own responsibilities so are not able to offer much support to their parents.
For four weeks, Zakaria has had an inguinal hernia. He reports severe pain and feels uncomfortable most of the time. He can no longer take on his day-to-day duties such as farming supervision comfortably and this has affected him psychologically since it’s the major source of his family’s survival. He reported to Rushoroza Hospital and after a review by the surgeon, a herniorrhaphy was recommended. If not treated, the hernia could become obstructed, strangulated and gangrenous. His family cannot afford the surgery he needs.
However, fortunately, on October 22nd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Our partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $170 to fund Zakaria’s surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Zakaria says, “I am in pain and uncomfortable in my current condition. I hope to live a normal and painless life again after surgery so that I may be able to take good care of my fields again like I used to do before.”