Karungi is a 23-year-old married woman from Uganda who is a mother of one two-year-old boy. She and her husband are both farmers, cultivating food for home consumption and for sale.
In January, Karungi noticed a swelling on her stomach but did not pay much attention to it, as it did not cause her any pain. In May, however, Karungi began experiencing pain every time that she ate and whenever she carried something heavy. A scan conducted by a nearby hospital confirmed a hernia in the upper central region of her abdomen.
Our medical partner is requesting $249 to cover the cost of Karungi’s hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 28 and, once completed, will hopefully allow Karungi to live more comfortably again.
“After surgery I will continue with farming so that I can provide my family with food,” says Karungi.