Jackline is a farmer and a mother of nine. Her firstborn is 38 years old her youngest is 22 years old. Jackline’s husband died in the year 2000 and left her a two-room mud house for their family. She likes dancing in church during Sunday services but she no longer does so comfortably in her current condition.
For four years now Jackline has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pains. She has visited health units occasionally from where she gets pain relief tablets that only help her for a short while. The pains have persisted and she has tried several medications without relief. She has been diagnosed with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. To heal her condition, she needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Jackline’s surgery. On January 12th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Jackline will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Jackline says, “I hope and pray to be considered for treatment because my condition is worsening. I hope to resume farming once I have treatment.”