Six months ago, Kafabusa developed a swelling in a sensitive area. He sought aid from a government hospital, where he was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, which occurs when intestinal tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscle. He was admitted to the ward, and for six days Kafabusa sat and waited. He never received medical attention, so after his sixth day, he requested to be discharged.
A neighbor suggested Kafabusa try his luck with our medical partner’s care center. The doctors at the hospital confirmed the diagnosis and insisted he get surgery to repair his hernia. His surgery is scheduled for April 26.
The pain makes it difficult for Kafabusa to walk or lift heavy items. If he does not receive the treatment he requires, Kafabusa runs the risk of strangulating his hernia, cutting off the blood supply to his entrapped intestine.
Kafabusa is 74 years old, married, and a father to one child. They live in Uganda. Kafabusa and his wife are farmers. They cultivate and sell beans and cassava. From their crop, they are able to cover costs for basic needs. Kafabusa hopes for healthier days after his surgery, so he may resume farming and providing for himself and his wife.
AMHF is asking for $249 to cover the costs of Kafabusa’s surgery. Your donation will help pay for the surgeons’ fees, surgical supplies, medication, laboratory tests, and three nights of hospital stay.