Meet Turyomurugyendo, a 68-year-old father from Uganda with 10 children that he supports with his small scale farm.
Turyomurugyendo has a hernia, which causes him severe abdominal swelling and pain, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) shares.
“10 years ago, Turyomurugyendo remembers that he got a swelling on the lower part of his abdomen. It was painful and would disappear and reappear until this day,” shares AMHF. “Because of this condition, Turyomurugyendo is unable to walk well and return from work. If not treated, the hernia may cause intestinal obstruction, acute abdomen, and death.”
$120 covers the cost of a herniorrhaphy which will repair his hernia.
“We expect after a hernia repair, Turyomurugyendo will recover fully,” AMHF continues. “He will be free from the pain and danger from the related complications. Turyomurugyendo will be able to return to work and take care of his family.”
“After surgery, I will be free to return to my work,” Turyomurugyendo shares.