Batabara is a small scale farmer and a mother of three. Her children are grown now–they are all married and help to support her in small ways, though her primary income still comes from her small scale farming. Batabara lost her husband in 1998. Over the years, she has worked hard to put up a two-roomed semi-permanent house for herself.
About six years ago, she started feeling lower abdominal pain. Over this period, she has been to several hospitals trying to seek help. Unfortunately, all the medication she has been receiving have not been working to help her heal. She was reviewed at Rushoroza hospital and diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease and requires a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). Successful surgery will reduce the chances of the inflammation becoming malignant and will allow her to continue working.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $228 to fund Batabara’s surgery. On April 10th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Batabara will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and her quality of life will improve.
Batabara says, “I would comfortably resume farming to be able to take care of myself once given treatment.”