Success! Byaruhanga from Uganda raised $249 to fund hernia repair surgery.

Byaruhanga
$249
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Byaruhanga's treatment was fully funded on October 13, 2017.
  • Byaruhanga's story
  • Byaruhanga's update
July 21, 2017

Photo of Byaruhanga post-operation

August 18, 2017

Byaruhanga underwent hernia repair surgery.

He is no longer at risk of complications of the hernia. After recovery, he will be able to work. Byaruhanga says, "I am much better. My s...

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Byaruhanga's Timeline

  • July 21, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Byaruhanga was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • July 26, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Byaruhanga received treatment at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • August 17, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Byaruhanga's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 18, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Byaruhanga's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • October 13, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Byaruhanga's treatment was fully funded.

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Vastine is a small scale farmer from Uganda. She is 39 years old and is currently expecting her fifth child. Vastine completed her primary education but, due to financial constraints, could not pursue further studies. During holidays, she decided to marry. As the eldest of seven siblings, all of whom are married except one engaged in casual labor. Vastine is from a farming family with both parents still actively involved in agriculture. Her husband, a casual worker in town, strives to support the family financially. Although limited by resources, she has a particular interest in poultry, maintaining a modest flock of approximately five hens. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Vastine presented herself at the antenatal clinic. Her first two births occurred in 2007 and 2010, both via C-section. Subsequently, in 2013 and 2017, she experienced miscarriages. In 2015, she successfully delivered her third child naturally, and in 2020, she had her last child through another C-section. Throughout her current pregnancy, she has diligently attended antenatal clinics at Nyakibale Hospital seven times for the comprehensive care package. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because this is a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Vastine undergo a C-Section on December 1st. This procedure will cost $252, and Vastine needs your support to ensure a safe delivery. Vastine says, “I wish I can deliver my baby alive and in good health under the support of the donors. I cannot afford the bills for this surgery on my own.”

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