“I hope to get help so I can go back to cultivating my banana plantation,” shares 94-year-old Munubi.
Munubi lives in Uganda with his grandaughter. He spent two years with his first wife who died and left him with one son, who later died too. He married his second wife; they lived together for 35 years, and she too died but without bearing a child. Munubi has a small banana plantation which is now in bad shape because he is unable to care for it due to pain and old age.
Munubi developed swellings in his inguinal region two years ago. He feels pain whenever he walks long distances and when he sits for a long time. At night, he doesn’t sleep well because he feels as if his intestines are turning around. He had never reported his condition to a hospital, because of lack of money. He has been using herbs, thinking he would get relief, but that did not work.
Munubi came to Watsi’s medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) after learning that there is help for people in need of surgery. He has been diagnosed with acquired bilateral hydrocele & a left inguinal hernia. He has no money to pay for his treatment.
$249 will cover Munubi’s medical expenses and stay at the hospital.
After surgery, Munubi hopes to get well and rehabilitate his banana plantation.