Tibijuka is an elderly lady from western Uganda. She is a small-scale farmer together with her husband. Five years ago, Tibijuka sought treatment in a hospital due to lower abdominal pains and scans found that she has uterine fibroids. She was given medication and was hoping that they will heal. Unfortunately, they persisted and she has now sought treatment at Rushoroza Hospital. Her surgeon recommends she have a total abdominal hysterectomy. Without treatment, she will continue experiencing the pain and her productivity on the farm will continue declining. Tibijuka is not able to meet the cost of surgery citing financial limitations and appeals for help.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $228 to fund Tibijuka’s surgery. On October 14th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Tibijuka will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and her quality of life will greatly improve.
Tibijuka says, “My family cannot afford the surgery charges. I will resume farming as soon as possible once given treatment.”