29-year-old Kobusinge and her husband are peasant farmers who live in Uganda with their four children, all of whom are in school. Along with her husband, Kobusinge works as a peasant farmer. They sell surplus farm produce to pay their children’s tuition fees and buy essentials for the family.
Six years ago, Kobusinge noticed a non-painful swelling in her left inguinal region. She visited a health center where she was diagnosed with a hernia and received some medicine, which didn’t help reduce the swelling.
In 2015, she started feeling pain and visited another hospital. She was diagnosed with a hernia and was advised to have surgery, but couldn’t afford to pay for it. Two weeks ago, the pain intensified and a friend advised her to come to Virika Hospital, where Watsi’s medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) works, for help. Due to backaches and stomachaches, she is unable to lift heavy items and work.
“I need help for surgery because I’ve lived with this condition for a long time and my husband is unable to pay for my treatment,” shares 29-year-old Kobusinge.
After surgery, Kobusinge hopes to resume digging to produce food for her family.