Nicholas is a student from Uganda who was brought to Watsi Partner Nyakibale Hospital with complaints of painful scrotal swelling that has been persistent since childhood. Nicholas has one sibling and together they live with their uncle. He lost his mother when he was three months old. The condition has worried his family who fear that his future fertility ability might be compromised.
He says that the pain affects his performance in school and if not treated, he is worried he will continue with the same complaints. Nicholas had not visited any hospital before due to lacking financial support. Fortunately, he came to our facility and linked with our program for funding.
With the successful surgery, he will be free from persistent pain and possible future fertility problems. His uncle is a small scale farmer with limited income to meet the cost of surgery. The family appeals for financial assistance.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $139 to fund Nicholas’s surgery. This procedure hopefully allows him to live more comfortably and confidently.
Nicholas’ uncle says, “I hope he will get fine after surgery.”